TRAVEL

A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight

A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

From Weapon to Costume Piece: The Formidable Hairpins of Fuzhou

With a 1,600-year history, Fuzhou’s “tri-hairpin” has evolved from weapon to accessory to nearly forgotten artifact, but now, thanks to a small group of designers, it’s back in vogue

ANCIENT HISTORY

Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter

From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter

ANCIENT HISTORY

Best Beard Fashions in Ancient Times

From marking good looks to advancing political careers: See how the rules and styles of facial hair changed in ancient Chinese history

SOCIETY

Kingdom Of Lingerie: Revealing the Trends in Chinese Undergarments

From “belly covers” to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, here’s how the evolution of Chinese underwear reflected cultural attitudes

MODERN HISTORY

How the Bikini Finally Came to China

From swimming across the Yangtze in the 60s to indecency scandals in the 80s: 30 years of swimwear history in China

SOCIETY

How an Iconic Shoe Brand Finally Became Cool

China’s most iconic shoe brand, Feiyue, is making great leaps overseas

CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 帽

A character that wears many hats

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Old Fashioned

The elderly livestreamers making a splash in a youth-focused online world

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Rat Around Town

A guide to the rodent-themed fashions in the Year of the Rat