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The Future of Chinese Fashion II, ‘Greater China’

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

I noticed this little girl in Guangzhou scoping out the selection at a local kids clothing “store”, and it struck me as a bit odd to see such a young child be so discerning with her potential purchase (I don’t … Continue reading →

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Subtlety in Shanghai in 2011?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Chinese New Year lasts about two weeks, and I’ve definitely noticed recurring styles in Shanghai since the new year began… Most of the Shanghainese are dressing very 高调   (gao diao), or “loud” I guess is the best English equivalent. For … Continue reading →

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