Lady Liaoliao is a rising fashion blogger on wechat, though she describes herself more as the head of a media company, which doubtless reflects greater ambitions. Â The wechat ID of her official account is liaoliaofashion.
China’s Glittering Set
Charles Bedue is another great documenter of China’s style. Here he is with some great details from Beijing’s fashion set.
You may recall that he once photographed the greatest party that was ever held at my hutong.
Zhang Chi Masks
9/11 aside, it’s funny that apocalypse-type movies are always set in New York when in Beijing the Four Horsemen always seem to be around the corner. Three more days of this and evacuation plans should be activated, but before that I need to start wearing a gas mask from Zhang Chi.
Beijing is back to hazardous 400 Pm 2.5 levels after around a half year of being at merely unhealthy levels.
Imagination Takes Wingtip
Dutch shoemaker O’Quirey is no stranger to striking brogues. Red, light blue, the orange from the national flag and tartan are just some of the unexpected colors and patterns of their most popular styles. But it’s only in Beijing that there footwear has truly become a canvas. Country Manager Koen Naber asked well-known interior decorator and owner of design store Dara, Patrick Jiang, to take his brush to a pair of pale blue wingtip brogues. Jiang is something of a local celebrity and his taste and style are well-respected by local elites and the fashion set, so there couldn’t have been a better choice. This most traditional style of Western shoe gains from the spirit and energy of China’s artistic capital with this one-of-a-kind piece that can be customized in other unique styles on request.
Chiara @ Wuhao
Blogger Chiara in the Wuhao Curio Box at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, which will be in the lobby of the hotel until October 29, 2014.
Beijing Design Week 2014
Here is Queenie, photographed here by her friend Phoebe Li, just arriving at Beijing Design Week 2014.  The ramshackle hutongs of Dashilar are again the setting for many of the most cutting-edge exhibitions.  One of the highlights is this clean air suit.
Tianzhuo Chen
Jing Daily Publisher Philana Woo contributed this photo of terribly hip artist Tianzhuo Chen.  Chen is best known in the fashion world for his collaborations with Sankuanz.  Here is a video of the FW 2014 Sankuanz collection that they did together.  About her photo, Philana says “Chen demonstrates the dynamism and creativity of China’s younger generation whose taste is galaxies beyond that of  their label-clad parents.”  Here are some recent pieces by Philana on Jingdaily.
Menswear Pop-up
The pop-up of Principle M and Radiance Blue at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing was captured by Frank Yu who is now one of Beijing’s major street style bloggers (here is his Instagram).  Below are some of the highlight products from the week – the bike above was probably the item that got the most attention.
Sartorialism @ FSBJ
Here are more photos of the Principle M x Radiance Blue x Four Seasons Hotel Beijing pop-up in Opus Lounge.
For Fashion Brands Looking to Enter China
This article from Richard Hobbs’ article on hypebeast is essential reading for brands looking to get into the Chinese fashion market at this particular juncture. Richard explains the way China is moving from being a luxury to a premium market and the new rise of independent, multi-brand stores.
The Rugged Sartorialist
Denim and workwear geniuses Radiance Blue join men’s made-to-measure specialists Principle M for a new pop-up at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing from September 9 through 21.  Here are some of the looks one can expect to see.
The HUB Breaks Through
The HUB has always had great exhibitors including well-known names like Naked and Famous, Chester Barrie, Evisu, Barbour, and Private V.C. White as well as countless niche and designer brands.  What it lacked in previous editions was a great venue close to the center of the city and a large group of  buyers and other key fashion industry figures from the Mainland.  With the China Fashion Forum and other top groups from the Mainland participating this time, The HUB really did feel like it was the center of the fashion industry action here.
On the Roof of D2
There were a lot of funkily-dressed buyers from Guangdong on the roof of D2 Place at The HUB party. Click to see an even more interesting fellow.
The HUB #3, Next Week
I’m going to HK next week for the third edition of The HUB, Asia’s leading premium fashion trade fair and a partner of Stylites for over a year.
Two interviews of The HUB’s co-founder Peter Caplowe appeared on Jing Daily and Chiara’s Coffee Table recently. Have a look!
