Dior released its fall collections here in Beijing today at Nanxincang. This young Hunanese lady was wearing a cute Dior dress from the current spring collection. She was determined that I must not mention her name or position.
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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.
A Top for Real Men
I’m surprisingly fond of this fashion magazine editor’s look. The hat and rolled up trouser legs are rather trendy, but the see-through sweater and pink belt peeping out show some real verve. I also like the spectacles.
Nico and Quiet
Nico and Quiet (their English names) are unexpected. I rarely encounter couples – at least the ones that include two sexes – in which both members look reasonably stylish. Recent graduate Nico, who does take her name from the singer on the first Velvet Underground album, works for the Bank of China, where I have a small account, and keeps a blog. In addition to classic rock and punk, Nico enjoys electronic music. She recently visited Nepal with Quiet and hopes to travel more in the near future.
Long Summer Scarf
Paul Pan has worked for the website 263 for ten years and he lives in Weikung Hutong.
Splendid Summer Hat
Epically tall Beijinger Jane Zhao always wears a hat. From Beijing, she works in a foreign company, speaks flawless English and has travelled the world.
I Hate and I Love
Wang Xiaobei is a (Catullus loving?) fashion designer with a brand called Odi et Amo who gets around. Here he was at the Accupuncture music festival, but Shanghai street fashion blog Streetaholic captured him just a few weeks before at the 2009 Midi Festival in Jiangsu.
Sci-Fi Hutong
There are several things very sci-fi about this young fellow I found in the hutongs nearby my place. His whole aura suggests where our world might be headed.
A Brilliant Blue
Vivian, from Taiwan, works in advertising and has been in Beijing for a year.
Dandy Journalist
Tomasz appears again on Stylites. I would recommend you chat with him in person next time you see him.
Tying it All Together
Jungle cat prints, bright red pants, and a check cardigan join in a rivetingly adventurous streetwear ensemble worn by this Beijing rock musician.
Big Brands
From Xinjiang, Zhang Yajun does marketing for Red Bull and is wearing a Mcdonald’s scarf.
Mr. X at Muxiyuan
I never know who I might run into at a shirting shop. Xander Zhou (also here) shouldn’t need much introduction to viewers of Stylites. Among the most well-known Beijing-based menswear designers, Xander studied in the Netherlands and his brand sells internationally. For more information about him check out JC Report, an interview with him at Dazed Digital, and a Time Out London piece on “Beijing Heroes” where Xander ranks with Ai Weiwei and Gia (also been on stylites).
Pretty in Blue
Pretty but shy Wang Yi was also at the music festival.
Young Artist
This is a 21-year-old artist, whose works are already shown at major fairs.
Beijing Electronic Music Festival
Last weekend, Acupuncture Records staged its first Beijing Electronic Music Festival. The event was on three stages, lasted 15 hours, included 28 artists, and was attended by over 10,000 people. Here is D of D and the Hutong Cats on Stylites again, this time with his dolly.
Mylène Chen appears again as well.
These are the first photos appearing on Stylites by new contributor Weina Zhao. Thanks a lot Weina! Check out Weina’s photo blog at obskure abstrusitäten and find a brief bio of her in the About Stylites section.