Many of my pals, like Queenie, were at the Meridian party.  It’s nice that I often get to take care of the invitation lists for events.  I took most of the photos in an empty room to the side of the main venue space.  Right north of the art museum in Dongcheng District, this would be a great space for fashion events.

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I cannot believe that it has already been four years since I first met Fanfan when she walking down Nanluoguxiang in full Dongzu garb.  It’s amazing to think how much has changed.

She and I were attending the launch party of Meridian, an event intended to introduce this new organization to the Beijing creative community and to celebrate the publication of their first illustrated children’s books.

A well-known stylist, photographer, and general provocateur, US-based Zoetica Ebb just touched down in Beijing. I am excited to be working with her and the Frei Group on creating the Secret Guide to Alternative Beijing. Read More

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Here’s a little colourful number from this Hutong vintage store.

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One doesn’t walk down Nanluoguxiang to see looks like this any more, but Banchang Hutong and Beiluoguxiang are getting to be quite the style hotspots, especially on weekend nights.

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She is an actress and she said her weibo name was “yellow desire” but it seems more like “yellow fantasy”. Of course the two concepts are similar, in both languages.

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According to this article, it is better to wear black in summer.

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The migrant laborers should ditch their suits and start dressing like this.

I am looking for interns for Stylites and LifeStyle Magazine and also for a new website carrying men’s essentials.  For that project, I am also seeking a buyer.  Please email me if you are interested.

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Joining Jam Bar as part of the new fleamarket mini-trend, School Bar in Wudaoying Hutong hosted their first event this past Saturday.  I came a little late and the vendors had already started packing up but I was lucky to meet lovely Claire on their breezy upstairs terrace.