Gucci, Foreign Models, and Pajamas

Gucci is Chinese consumers’ favorite fashion brand according to a survey summarized in this article. The only Chinese brand that made the list is Minsheng Bank, favored for accounts. In fact, a few of my billions are guarded by Minsheng.

The Washington Post says foreign models are on the rise in China. It is surprising that they are reporting this now when, to me, it seems that the percentage of foreign models on billboards and magazines has been slowly decreasing. Perhaps the number of “professional” foreigners in the trade is increasing.

Also, the Chinese government determined that slavery is slightly worse than wearing pajamas in public.

Nels Frye is a freelance writer, photographer, consultant and stylist, based in Beijing. Focuses are on street style, other consumer trends, and broader social issues.