Close-Up: How the Chinese Wedding Reclaimed Romance
Beyond the red envelope. Beyond the banquet hall. The Chinese wedding: Inside the generational coup redefining “happily ever after."... Read More
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School Uniforms in China: Ditching the Drab, Finding the Fab
For decades, Chinese school uniforms were a pragmatic, almost anti-aesthetic statement. But as the country changes, so too do its symbols...... Read More
Temper Tasties: Adidas Gets Real, or Does It? A Shot at Shanghai’s Runway
When Adidas rolls out some sartorial sass on the sidelines of Shanghai Fashion Week, it’s not just a runway stomp; it’s a power move.... Read More
Close-Up: The Sweat & The Swag, Unraveling The Very Fabric of China’s Sports Economy
China’s sports economy has spun performance wear into a powerhouse of sweat swag: How a nation’s fitness fervor got a fabric-forward makeover... Read More
Fit, Fed & Fashionable–China’s Fight Against the Flab
From dumplings to clean diets to dumbbells, young Chinese are pumping up their pursuit of physical health. And sweat is the new status symbol.... Read More
Close-Up: Otome or Not? The Pixelated Pursuit of Love
Diving into the otome games dating pool: Are players crafting a fairy tale or are they flirting with heartbreak?... Read More
Twists and Trends: From Pampered Pets to Green Brats and AI Lovers
Dive into the subtle undercurrents, striking visuals and unexpected twists that reshaped China’s urban and fashion sceneries in 2024.... Read More