https://www.scmp.com/rss/330548/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In the early 1970s, the skilled artisans who created dazzling Kyoto-style “yuzen” kimonos could barely keep up with demand. Dyers, cloth cutters, designers and everyone in the associated businesses, from delivering the raw materials required for each kimono to the staff of the high-end shops where they were displayed, were working flat out as popularity soared. Local companies specialising in this luxurious version of the most classic of Japanese attire used enough material to make 16.52 million... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3168081/kyotos-kimono-artisans-set-sights-indian-saris-preserve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3168081/kyotos-kimono-artisans-set-sights-indian-saris-preserve?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:00:23 +0000 In recent years, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have revived fashion trends that were popular in the 2000s. Even fashionista Bella Hadid has worn everything from cargo trousers and chunky trainers to platform sandals and a leather-on-leather ensemble. Here are 10 of our favourite 2000s fashion looks that Bella rocked. Superhero salaries: the 12 richest Marvel stars ever, ranked Hadid channelled the 2000s with her metallic trousers and matching newsboy cap and blazer. She... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149828/how-bella-hadid-bringing-back-retro-2000s-fashion-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149828/how-bella-hadid-bringing-back-retro-2000s-fashion-her?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:00:22 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS They recite Tang dynasty poetry, practice calligraphy and martial arts, and dress up in traditional Chinese clothes. They also get millions of views on popular video platforms in China and are leading one of the country’s most intriguing youth trends. These are the fans of Guo Feng, which roughly means National Style. It’s a broad online trend among a new generation of influencers that’s meant to be about taking pride in traditional Chinese culture. A... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3046931/chinas-latest-online-trend-traditional-culture-and-cosplay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3046931/chinas-latest-online-trend-traditional-culture-and-cosplay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:13 +0000 They recite Tang dynasty poetry, practice calligraphy and martial arts, and dress up in traditional Chinese clothes. They also get millions of views on popular video platforms in China and are leading one of the country’s most intriguing youth trends. These are the fans of Guo Feng, which roughly means National Style. It’s a broad online trend among a new generation of influencers that’s meant to be about taking pride in traditional Chinese culture. A prominent part of this trend is hanfu, a... https://www.scmp.com/culture/chinas-latest-online-trend-traditional-culture-and-cosplay/article/3046835?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/chinas-latest-online-trend-traditional-culture-and-cosplay/article/3046835?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:11 +0000