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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
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
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
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
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
How an Iconic Shoe Brand Finally Became Cool
China’s most iconic shoe brand, Feiyue, is making great leaps overseas
Old Fashioned
The elderly livestreamers making a splash in a youth-focused online world
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