https://www.scmp.com/rss/500178/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Almost always surrounded by breezy landscapes, an array of products, and dressed in traditional cheongsam dresses, the image of these two women have become a recurring motif in vintage Chinese posters and labels. Their first appearance dates back to the 1900s. Chinese artist Kwan Wai-nung (1878-1956) was the “Calendar King” of Hong Kong in the 1920s, having produced thousands of similar illustrations on calendars and posters for clients. They were known as calendar girls, named for the calendars... https://www.scmp.com/culture/why-chinese-brands-seem-feature-these-2-girls-everywhere/article/2156677?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/why-chinese-brands-seem-feature-these-2-girls-everywhere/article/2156677?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:02:20 +0000