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The Business of
城市漫步上海
Selling Hope in China
英文版11月份
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CN 11-5233/GO
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november 2017
that’s Shanghai
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Editor's Note November
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mway, short for American Elsewhere in the maga-
Way, is an American zine, Food & Drink editor
company known for its Betty Richardson challenges
health, beauty and homecare Christopher Pitts, Bina Yu and
products. With a somewhat Kasper Pedersen to go green in
tumultuous past both in the US her lead story of the month. See
and in China since it entered the what dishes these talented chefs
Chinese market more than 20 made for her using bok choi,
years ago, Amway has a sizable scallion and black garlic on p52.
following, as well as group of Meanwhile, Arts editor Erica
vocal critics on both sides of the Martin interviews Grammy-
Pacific. That’s Beijing editor-in- winning DJ Paul van Dyk (p29)
chief Noelle Mateer speaks to before his show at LINX.
both camps and pays a visit to In the Life & Style section,
the Amway Experience Center at you’ll find an interview with
the Chinese capital in our Cover Grant Pearce, GQ’s Asia Pacific
Story this month. Read her find- Editorial Director (p15), who
ings on p40. tells me some of the most memo-
Whether you’re taking the rable photo shoots that he’s
subway to work or just browsing produced recently, as well as a
in any of Shanghai’s shopping menswear trend that he wishes
malls, you’re constantly bom- to never see again. Last but not
barded with advertisements fea- least, turn to p20 for a roundup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
turing a group of celebrities col- of some of the best collections
lectively labeled as xiaoxianrou, from this season’s Shanghai facebook.com/ThatsShanghai
or ‘little fresh meat’ – young and Fashion Week.
beautiful Chinese men modeling twitter.com/ThatsShanghai
with products ranging from the Until next month,
Hourly updates on news, current affairs youtube.com/thatsonline
latest smartphone to the newest
family combo at KFC. In our City and general weirdness from around
#THATSSHANGHAI
feature (p10), I talk to several Shanghai and China.
experts who’ve been following
this trend closely for the past few
years to understand the reason Dominic Ngai
behind their popularity. Editor-in-Chief
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The wrap
10 20
6 City 14 Life & Style
7 SIPG Vs. Shenhua 15 Menswear Expert
Which team will win the Shanghai Derby FA GQ’s Grant Pearce talks fashion
Cup?
20 Shanghai Fashion Week
10 Young and Beautiful Our favorite spring/summer 2018 collections
Why the Chinese are obsessed with xiaoxianrou
22 counting down
The best New Year’s Eve travel destinations in
Asia
36 52
28 Arts 50 Eat & Drink
32 Tinariwen 52 Keep It Green
The Saharan purveyors of desert blues on their Our favorite chefs show us how to cook
first mainland tour creatively with local produce
36 Jersey Boys 55 New Restaurants
The Tony-winning story of Frankie Valli & the Baos, Thai food, BBQ and a bowlful of
Four Seasons wholesome at Moka Bros
38 Laszlo's Legacy 60 New Bars
Photographer Nicky Almasy shoots Laszlo Ounce signals new life for the United Valley
Hudec's buildings complex
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The business of selling hope in China
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65 EVENTS
Nov 12 sun nov 23-dec 6
Shanghai International Marathon West Side Story
Nov 30 thu dec 1 fri
Steve Aoki Red Ribbon Gala
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city
Young and Beautiful
Why the Chinese Are Obsessed with
'Little Fresh Meat', P10
Federer on Metro China's New Richest Man
P8 P8
tales of the city
Up for the T
raditional Shanghainese club Shenhua because of the muscleman’s uncanny resem-
in the blue corner; cocky young up- blance to the incredible green one, and local
starts SIPG in the red. The biggest hero Wu Lei. The free-scoring Chinese inter-
Cup
football games in Shanghai history take place national has netted 25 goals in all competi-
this month, as the city’s two Chinese Super tions this season.
League teams take their increasingly bitter Across town, Shenhua, who won the Cup
rivalry to the next level in a two-legged FA once (all the way back in 1998) has had an
SIPG vs Shenhua in Shanghai Cup Final.
There have been plenty of talking points
even more tumultuous time this season. It
all started with fanfare and the signing of
Derby FA Cup Final for both teams this season. SIPG finished as
the runner-up in the league. That may seem
Argentina star Carlos Tevez on a contract re-
portedly worth GBP32 million a year – or one
By Ned Kelly impressive, but is a disappointment for a pound a second.
squad who had what it took to challenge The optimism was short-lived, however:
perennial Chinese champions Guangzhou his first game saw the team crashing out of
Evergrande. But each time Evergrande the AFC Champions League before it had
slipped up, and SIPG had a chance to go top, properly even begun, losing 2-0 at home to
they bottled it. Defeat in the Champions Brisbane Roar in their qualification game.
League semi-final to Japanese side Urawa Red At the time of print, Tevez has managed just
Diamonds means the FA Cup is now their last three goals in China – or one goal for every 10
chance of silverware, when just a month ago million pounds. Shenhua have languished in
there was talk of the treble. the lower half of the CSL table all season.
That piles the pressure on coach Andre It was all too much for coach Gus Poyet –
Villas-Boas, given the Chinese Super League the Uruguayan quit in September. Incoming
transfer record GBP60 million signing of Shenhua boss Wu Jingui then declared Tevez too
Brazil international midfielder Oscar at the fat to turn out for the blues. So was Colombian
beginning of the season. Add into the mix that striker Fredy Guarin, apparently. Wu’s first game
the young club has never won a major trophy, in charge was the Shanghai Derby, which saw
despite having spent big – the Oscar signing Shenhua humiliated 6-1 by SIPG.
was the third time they had broken the trans- All of which leaves Shenhua smarting
fer record in just 12 months. for revenge over SIPG, and Tevez needing to
AVB does not seem to be taking the strain justify that mega wage. Whether they can
well, though; he is currently serving an eight- upset the odds is another question. But as the
game ban after a gesture made at a match old aphorism goes: anything can happen in
official during a win against Beijing Guoan, the Cup.
accusing the referee of taking a bribe. Known
for his quick temper, that is Villas-Boas’ sec- // Nov 19, 7.35pm. Hongkou Football Stadium, 444
ond ban of the season. Dong Jiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 东江湾路444号,
近四川北路. Nov 26, 7.35pm. 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by
Along with Oscar, the star men for the
Tianyaoqiao Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近天钥桥路
reds are his countryman Hulk, so-called
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“This is very cool” — Roger Federer on Shanghai’s vast metro network.
Before winning the 2017 Shanghai Rolex
Masters tournament against old rival Rafael
Nadal, Roger Federer had time to travel
around the city on the metro as a keen ad-
mirer of the subway system. Making his way
to the tournament one day, the Swiss tennis
legend surprised commuters by taking Line
13 and being photographed at Madang Lu
station. “It was a great experience to take
the metro in Shanghai,” reported China Plus,
who even quoted the 19-time Grand Slam
Xu Jiayin winner as bestowing the adjective of “cool” upon the underground network.
Just a slightly different form of training than we’re used to seeing the tennis
China’s billionaires seem to be stag- ace undertake. Scan the code to see Federer busting out the dad dancing with
ing their own ‘game of thrones’ as the Mickey Mouse in the ‘Hai.
Hurun Report identified Xu Jiayin as the
new richest man in the Middle Kingdom. Random Number
With a net worth of USD43 billion, the
real estate mogul accrued a staggering
USD30 billion over a six-month period to
displace previous holder, Wang Jianlin.
Xu’s earnings have grown four-fold since
last year in an incredible monetary as-
cent. The founder of property developer
group, Evergrande – who hold a majority
shareholding in Chinese Super League
team, Guangzhou Evergrande – tops the
list while his company remains in debt of
over USD100 billion. We doubt that small
detail will detract from Xu’s
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own personal achievement,
however. Scan the code to see
who else made the list.
The length of Elon Musk’s new proposed trips from NYC to Shanghai
SpaceX founder Elon Musk, with his head quite literally in the clouds, has promised that the
same technology his company plans to use for proposed missions to the moon in 2022 and
Mars in 2024 are being utilized in reducing long-haul Earth travel. That means, said the mo-
gul at a recent space conference in Australia, that the lengthy 12,000-kilometer journey from
New York to Shanghai could be reduced down to just 39 minutes. Such technology would see
passengers boarding a special rocket which would be launched into the Earth’s
atmosphere before descending back down to its intended destination back on the
surface. But of course, a lot of work needs to be done to make this a reality before
inflight entertainment turns into stargazing. Scan the code to watch the video.
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We live in a divided world, and China is no exception. Modern life comes
with too many opportunities for us to disagree. Are vaccines good? Is
Facebook bad? Is buying knockoffs on Taobao more ethical than shop-
ping at H&M? Is ordering Sherpas on a rainy day helping or harming
the delivery boys? Any position on any details of modern life can invite
attacks and offend those around you, including those you call friends.
Sometimes such differences are so insurmountable that your friend
might say, “I just can't be friends with someone who holds such beliefs.
We are youjin from now on.” Meaning: “our friendship has ended.”
There are many brilliantly poetic manifestations of youjin on the
Chinese internet, from “now you’re just somebody that I used to know”
to “the fountain of our friendship has run dry.” But they all mean the
same thing: you were friends until you ran up against some irreconcil-
able differences, which make the friendship impossible and now you
Youjin/ Youjin / 友尽 phrase, “our friendship has ended” must end it.
Besides political views, other things that are known for leading
to youjin include: borrowing money, not ‘liking’ your friends’ WeChat
How can you buy Michael Jackson records? Moments, setting up a WeChat group chat that doesn't include your
friends and posting photos of your friends that haven't been beautified
I like his music. by Meitu Xiuxiu yet.
However, there is a more optimistic exception, where youjin means
a new relationship is about to start where an old friendship ended.
But you are supporting a pedophile!
(Think Monica and Chandler in Friends.) If someone declares youjin
with you, it is possible that he or she simply has too many romantic
feelings about you to remain friends. If that's the case, you two are you-
I can like his music without endorsing his behaviors. jin whether it works out or not.
But this happier version of youjin seems to happen to TV show
characters way more than to the rest of us. If someone claims they are
No you can’t. We are youjin. Don't call me ever again. youjin with you, it's probably because of something like refusing to eat
gluten, while you don't believe that’s a thing. Mia Li
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Identifying Skin Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is often caused by sun exposure and sunburn. In fact, the damaging effects of the sun build up over time, and the more you
are exposed to the sun – or UV rays from tanning beds – the higher your risk of skin cancer is. The good news is that this is a curable
disease if it is detected early. The three most common types of skin cancer are ‘basal cell carcinoma,’ ‘squamous cell carcinoma’ (both
are called non-melanoma skin cancer) and ‘melanoma.’ Dr. Sheery Liu at Yosemite Clinic shares her knowledge of skin cancer.
Symptoms of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Is There a Test for Skin Cancer?
Non-melanoma skin cancer looks like an abnormal area of skin. Yes. Your doctor will do an exam and check the skin all over your body
It can be: and use a dermoscopy to better view a pigmented lesion. A full-body
• Pink scan by a professional using a special machine like a FotofinderTM is
• Red and swollen the best way to monitor your skin conditions, and regular check-ups
• Peeling will reveal changes in the early stages. If your doctor suspects you
• Bleeding or looks like an open sore have skin cancer, he/she can do a biopsy to get more accurate results.
• Thick or crusty
Can Skin Cancer Be Prevented?
Symptoms of Melanoma You can prevent skin cancer by protecting your skin from harmful UV
While melanoma often looks like a brown or black mole or a rays. To reduce the risk of getting skin cancer, you can:
birthmark, there are distinctive features that you can check for. • Stay away from direct sunlight exposure from 10am-4pm
Here are the ‘ABCDE’ signs of melanoma: • Wear sunscreen and reapply often
• Asymmetry – The lesion looks asymmetrical • Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, or long pants
• Border – It can have jagged or uneven edges • Do not use tanning beds. They increase your risk of getting mela-
• Color – It can have different colors noma.
• Diameter – It is often larger than a pencil eraser
• Evolution – Its size, color, or shape can change over time
Many moles and birthmarks are normal and are not mela- Dr. Sheery Liu, Dermatologist of
noma. But if you have a mole or a birthmark that you think might Yosemite Clinic
be abnormal, have it checked out by your doctor. Dr. Sheery Liu is a highly trained and expe-
Other skin changes due to sun damage can also occur. Some rienced physician who consults on a vast
people, especially those with fair skin, can get scaly, rough or range of dermatological disorders and skin
bumpy spots called ‘actinic keratoses.’ These are often found on cancers, as well as aesthetic cosmetol-
the face, ears, arms, or scalp and can sometimes turn into skin ogy.
cancer. Doctors often treat actinic keratoses to decrease the risk Dr. Liu graduated from Shanghai
of it developing into skin cancer.
Jiaotong University Medical School
and 9th People's Hospital and con-
tinued to earn a PhD in plastic and
reconstructive surgery. She won
the Swiss Government's Excellence
Scholarship 2013-2014 and had the
opportunity to be a visiting fellow at
Zurich University Hospital.
About Yosemite Clinic
Founded by renowned Chinese surgeon Dr. Song Keying, Yosemite Clinic is physician-owned and offers family medicine, internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics,
orthopedics (sports medicine), dentistry, dermatology, medical cosmetology, ophthalmology and more. Onsite facilities and equipment include an imaging center
(CT, X-ray, Ultrasound) a laboratory to assist physicians in quickly diagnosing health concerns, as well as state-of-the-art Operating Rooms. Patients are seen by
doctors from around the globe who speak many languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Whether you’re trying to understand how to stay healthy in Shanghai, deal with bothersome allergies or hoping to find a doctor you can trust to conduct
routine dermatology, dental or personal health checks, Yosemite Clinic offers an affordable option for family medicine and specialty care. Yosemite Clinic is cur-
rently open Monday-Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm, and welcomes walk-in visits.
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&
style
Shanghai Fashion Week
The Best Collections from This Season,
P20
New Scarves From Fireworks to Books Counting Down
P18 P22 P24spotlight
Grant Pearce
Editorial Director, GQ Asia Pacific
Interview by Dominic Ngai
Since starting his media career at Conde Nast in Sydney,
Australia almost two decades ago, Grant Pearce has been an
important voice in the fashion world in his home country and
across Asia. Serving as the Editorial Director for GQ Asia Pacific
since 2008, Pearce is responsible for guiding the editorial and
fashion direction of the brand’s China and Japan editions, and
has also advised on the launches of GQ Thailand, GQ Style Korea
and Conde Nast Traveller China. Here, Pearce tells us about the
beginning of his career, menswear trends to look out for this
winter, and a fad that he wishes to never see again.
Can you tell us about how you became What are some of the most memorable What are some important menswear
interested in fashion, and how you started photo shoots that you’ve been involved in trends to watch for this winter?
your career in media? recently?
Coats are key this season and there are many
My career started in Sydney when I took a job The most recent ones that I love include the different styles on offer, from the newest
as a storeman and packer at a textile com- fashion story I shot with celebrity F1 driver oversized silhouette to a classic trench with a
pany, where I met many fashion designers and Lewis Hamilton on The Great Wall for GQ twist. Checks are a must-have, and the most
boutique owners and was quickly attracted to China, and the one I shot with Akira (from dynamic trend is termed ‘athleisure,’ which
fashion. One thing led to another, and I was of- Japanese super group Exile) in New York’s combines the practical applications of sports-
fered a Fashion Assistant role with Mode mag- Polo Bar for GQ Japan. These guys were true wear with luxury fabrics and modern styling.
azine and soon became the Fashion Editor. gentlemen and really loved the clothes, styl-
In 1998, I was offered to join Conde Nast in a ing and experience, which made it a pleasure Which menswear trend or fad do you wish
marketing role for Vogue Australia. Soon after to produce. to never see again?
I launched GQ Australia, and almost 10 years
I am a little tired of seeing skirts on the
ago, I was asked to be part of the launch of GQ Who are some of your favorite young
menswear runways, as I do not believe it will
China and to take the role of Editorial Director Chinese designers/labels?
ever become a mainstream trend. Obviously,
for GQ Asia Pacific, and the rest is history.
I am so excited to see so many emerging there have been excellent examples where
Chinese designers who are carving out a it has had a true place and meaning, like the
What are your responsibilities as the edi-
unique place in the fashion world. A few amazing collections created by Comme des
torial director of GQ Asia Pacific?
that have made an impact on me are Xander Garcons and Rick Owens.
I have different responsibilities in different Zhou, Pronounce and Uma Wang. My favorite
markets, but the main influence is on the store, Dong Liang, has supported the rise of You travel a lot for work… what are a few
overall visual image and fashion direction, emerging Chinese designers and has an excel- of your travel essentials?
including photo shoots that take me all over lent selection; I always find something that
On every trip, I travel with Rimowa luggage, a
the world – this is definitely one of my favorite catches my eye there.
Louis Vuitton keepall, a vintage Rolex watch…
parts of the job. With the ever-changing media
and good eye drops. Bloodshot eyes on ar-
landscape, I work closely with the publishers What are some of your favorite fashion
rival is not a good look!
on business solutions and client relationships. items at the moment?
This is super important as all the digital and Find out more at gq.com.cn
The perfect cashmere track pants, a biker
social platforms need to be a part of the brand
style leather jacket, and skinny denim jeans.
for it to be successful. However, print will al-
The older I get, the more important true clas-
ways have a place in the fashion market and it
sic pieces become.
is the cornerstone for our brands.
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Under the Lens
Dior x overheard
Angelababy,
Carina Lau and “We can show the
Zhao Liying world how powerful
“And you, what would you do for
love?” ask actresses Angelababy,
Carina Lau and Zhao Liying in Chinese scalpers are”
English on a short Dior video ad
published in mid-October. But Writes one Weibo user following the news
instead of generating more buzz that Victoria’s Secret annual fashion show will
for the brand’s #DiorLoveChain take place in Shanghai for the first time ever
campaign, the focus of the media at the end of this month. While this has always
coverage and comments from been an invitation-only event, one seller on
netizens are on Zhao’s heavy Taobao is advertising tickets for RMB90,000
accent and awkward delivery of apiece, and claims he has six of these to sell.
these eight simple words. Days Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are rumored to
after the video was published, be performing at the show, and the event will
Dior pulled the ad from their of- be broadcast on CBS in the US on November
ficial channels, but remnants of 28. Another commenter adds, “RMB90,000
the footage can still be found on for a ticket? Guess I’ll be watching this on TV
various video streaming sites. instead.”
Watch the clip by scanning the
QR code.
Covet
DOE / Levi’s TYPE III
Truck Jacket
A longtime collaborator of DOE, Levi’s has re-
cently partnered again with the Shanghai-born
streetwear brand to roll out a special edition of
their classic TYPE III Truck Jacket (RMB1,299).
First introduced 50 years ago in the US, this
newest crossover item is available in two colors
– ‘indigo’ (blue) and ‘noir’ (black) – each with
a large DOE square logo printed on the back of
the jacket. There’s also third color – ‘peachy’
(pink) – but it’s only for friends and family and
is not available to the public. Find these jackets
in DOE outlets and on their official website.
> doeshanghai.com
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Scene & Heard
adidas Brand Center didas’ station. Also on display is the newly
launched ZNE collection, which adidas de-
collection of Stan Smith sneakers in different
colors and variations.
After closing briefly for renovation, the adi- veloped with the input of professional sports As one of adidas’ major markets around
das Brand Center on Huaihai Zhong Lu un- players. Customers can add their names and the world, many local elements have been
veiled a sports arena-themed look. Drawing designs of the rising heartbeat of an athlete incorporated into the design of the Shanghai
references from the brand’s long history in on the ZNE Pulse Knit and Jacquard Hoodies. Brand Center, including a giant adidas
manufacturing sportswear and commitment Other highlights include the Run Genie Originals logo that has the outline of the
to product innovation, each level of the gi- station on Level 2, where customers can find Shanghai skyline carved into the iconic trefoil
gantic five-story building has its own distinct out the degree in which their feet make im- three leaves design.
focus. pact on the ground while running. Based on
Showing off one’s individuality is the these results, shop assistants can recommend 691 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 淮海中路691号,
theme of the first floor, and you can put your a pair of running shoes that are best for them. 近思南路
creativity to work and build your own cus- Fans of the adidas Originals line will find
tomized classic adidas products at the ‘mia- their favorites on Level 5, including a huge
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3
1
2
Wrap
For Him
1 Gucci, RMB3,750
Gucci.cn
2 Beams, RMB1,780
beams.co.jp
It Up
3 Louis Vuitton, RMB4,750
louisvuitton.cn
4 H&M, RMB149
hm.com
For Her
Complete Your Winter Look 1 Burberry, RMB3,900
burberry.cn
and Stay Comfortably Warm 2 Beams, RMB890
4 beams.co.jp
Compiled by Dominic Ngai
3 Gap, RMB299
gap.cn
4 H&M, RMB99.9
Scarves aren't just a simple
hm.com
accessory to keep you warm during
the winter. With the perfect colors
and patterns, they can add a special
1 touch to spice up your look. From
classic to playful, here are our top
picks.
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Shanghai Wearabouts
Photos by Dominic Ngai
Each month, we scour the streets of Shanghai to meet with some of the
most stylish people in town and see what they’re wearing.
Ayu Vicky Li Yilin
Bag: Loeffler Randall Jacket: Zara Hat: Vivienne Westwood
Others: Zara Skirt, Pants & Jacket: Doublet
Tanktop: Badtaste Sweater: Heron Preston
Shoes: N°21 Shoes: Senso
Liu Yi Barbara Sue
All: From Taobao All: Museum of Friendship
Shirt: 8cuff
or gifts from friends
Necklace: GBGH
Rovence Trench Coat: COS
Shoes: Tokyo Bopper Bag: Gabriela Hearst
All: Japanese brands Shoes: Bally
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Best of the Season
Highlights from Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018
By Dominic Ngai
After dozens of runway shows, presentations,
performances, tradeshows, talks and boozy after-
parties, here are some of the most memorable
collections and designers we saw at this season’s
Shanghai Fashion Week.
FFIXXED STUDIOS
STAFFONLY Making clothes that reflect the ev-
er-changing conditions of contem-
With ‘Just Relax and Catch
porary living has always been the
More Fish’ as the main theme
ethos of FFIXXED STUDIOS, and for
of its SS2018 collection, de-
their SS2018 collection, designers
signers Une Yea and Shimo
Fiona Lau and Kain Picken draw in-
Zhou of menswear label
spirations from Marie Kondo’s The
STAFFONLY decided to take
Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up
their audience on a fishing
to simplify and declutter on fancy
expedition with their presenta-
details and put the focus of the col-
tion. Combining the functional-
lection back on the level of comfort.
ity of hi-tech fabrics with mod-
Flowery patterns are not part of
ern design, high-energy models
the label’s repertoire this season,
sporting loose-fitting jump-
but what you’ll find are interesting
suits, vests, shirts, blazers and
pieces in different shades of brown
trousers bounced around the
and blue, draped and layered per-
makeshift runway with fish-
fectly on top of one another and
ing gear in hand and enjoyed a
other basic essentials in black and
good time with the crowd.
white.
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For YIRANTIAN’s SS2018 collection,
the eponymous designer taps into her
own upbringing to come up with the
theme titled ‘Dame’ – adding a boyish
element to create her ideal image of
modern women. Sticking to using her
signature striking lines and simple
cut, she’s also added dashes of bright
green and metallic gold in a series of
coats, one-piece dresses and jewelry
pieces to resonate the warmer days in
spring, while light and semi-translu-
cent materials soften the toughness of
the models’ overall looks.
WMWM SHUSHU/TONG
Established by Shanghai-based de-
Known for her minimalistic, an-
signers Lei Liushu and Jiang Yutong,
drogynous designs, Mushroom
SHUSHU/TONG’s newest collection
Song’s newest collection for
is inspired by the female protagonist
WMWM continues to feature
of the 1981 French-Japanese film,
oversized silhouettes in various
Les Fruits de la Passion, and aims to
streetwear pieces, but unlike
explore the struggle between freedom
her previous collections where
and suppression from a woman’s
understated colors like black,
perspective. Models with an icy look
white, beige and grey take center
were all dressed in colorful pieces
stage, Song has added a bright
with floral patterns and loose silhou-
and cheerful dash of light blue
ettes that take a cue from the Japanese
into the mix, as well as incor-
traditional kimono, while thin leather
porating checkered patterns to
straps around their chest and waist is
lighten the mood for spring and
a symbol of trying to break free from
summer.
the norm. This was a show where the
clothes, music and the backdrop of
the presentation – an elegant Chinese-
inspired living room – were married
together in the best way possible.
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Hole in the Wall
From Fireworks to Books
Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Zhang Zheming
The original two-bed-
room apartment was
built with thick con-
crete walls and had very
little natural light com-
ing through its tiny win-
dows. To make it bright-
er and more suitable for
reading, the team at Cao
Pu Studio decided to
enlarge the windows as
much as they could, and
also created several ar-
chitectural openings on
the walls to allow the
light to flow naturally
throughout the space.
Project name: Reedom Bookstore
Location: Changsha, Hunan
Area: 60 square meters In addition to letting
Design company: Cao Pu Studio in more light, the wood-
The brief: Completed in 1992, Changsha’s Hunan Firework Mansion once served as the dormitory en frames of the holes
for workers at the now-defunct Firecrackers & Fireworks Import and Export Company. While it used in the walls also serve
to be the city’s tallest building, the 17-story structure is now overshadowed by numerous skyscrap- as desks. During sum-
ers, and what’s left behind are retired workers and elderly residents who have nowhere else to go. In mertime, these open-
2016, a two-bedroom apartment on the top floor of the building was taken over by a group of local ings can also allow cool
writers, artists and poets, who commissioned Cao Pu Studio to convert their regular haunt into an air from the A/C to
independent bookstore to share their favorite reading materials with the general public, while also travel from one room to
acting as a place for their neighbors to hang out. another.
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Since breaking down the interior
walls entirely wasn’t an option, the ar-
chitects decided to do the opposite –
adding even more bookcases to the
rooms to create partitions and private
spaces for reading. This new setting al-
lows Reedom to stock nearly 5,000 vol-
umes of books within the 60-square-
meter space.
The architects loved the the mosaic walls of
the Firework Mansion’s exterior so much that
they decided to incorporate Reedom’s WeChat
QR code into it. Thanks to the multiple architec-
tural openings, guests can scan the code with
their smartphones through the window from
various angles inside the store.
These holes also add
multiple layers and Large French windows
depth to the space, were installed at the cor-
making it seem more ner of the room facing the
spacious and more vis- city to mimic the view of
ually appealing. the rooftop.
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New Year’s
Getaways
Top Destinations for Your Countdown to 2018
By Ariana Crisafulli
Chinese New Year is great – dumplings, food and friends paired with that
four-hour-long variety show prattle in the background. But sometimes
we want to ring in the new year with a good old-fashioned bout of
Western-style revelry. Look no further. This is your guide to the region’s
best New Year’s bashes on the eve of 2018. Time to book ahead of time!
ing outstanding musical performances with a Party on Koh Phangan island’s Haad Rin
THAILAND serene backdrop on New Year’s Eve. Beach is an absolute must-see-to-be-believed
ordeal. Check out DJs, fire dancing and gen-
With stunning coastlines and rich mountain
greenery, Thailand is a must-visit country
Bangkok eral carousing on December 31 to ring in the
New Year.
throughout the whole year. However, around If you like the idea of spending your New
December and January, the weather is par-
ticularly impeccable and the parties out-
Year’s Eve on the Chao Phraya River, the Loy
Nava River cruise is right up your alley. This
Phuket
standing. Here are a number of spots to ring option is especially appealing for couples Phuket holds the reputation of being one
in the New Year. who want to ring in the New Year with a of the biggest party spots in all of Thailand.
candlelit traditional Thai meal and onboard With its wild club scene on Bangla Road and
Chiang Mai live performances on a historic teakwood rice its proximity to screensaver-worthy beaches,
barge. Though this excursion is not exclusive- Phuket never fails the imagination of the true
Chiang Mai is a favorite for travelers, thanks
ly reserved for New Year’s Eve, cruising down partygoer.
to its exquisite temples and live music on
the Chao Phraya River on December 31 offers Partly thanks to Paris Hilton, who has been a
nearly every corner. During the New Year,
a spectacular view of the Bangkok fireworks huge supporter of such festivities for years,
Chiang Mai goes all out. Head to the Pae Gate
show. Tickets are USD48.54 (RMB317) per Surin Beach on Phuket Island holds one of
in the walled city for some live music and
adult and USD31.11 (RMB204) per child. the most dazzling New Year’s celebrations in
drinks, a countdown party, fireworks and the
the country. If live performances by big-name
main event: releasing thousands of lit lan-
terns at the stroke of midnight.
Koh Phangan Island pop artists are your thing, this is where you
should be.
Along the eastern banks of the Ping River, a No matter what time of year you visit
number of bars and restaurants will be host- Thailand, if you like to party, the Full Moon
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BALI, INDONESIA
A top destination for travelers worldwide,
Bali doesn’t disappoint with its wild beach
parties and tranquil scenery. Whether you’re
looking for the party of the year or just a
relaxing place to kick up your feet, there’s
always something for everyone.
Kuta Beach
If you really want to let your freak flag fly on
New Year’s Eve, then head on over to Kuta
Beach, where you will find an afternoon
carnival with a party that rages through the
night and straight into 2018.
Jimbaran Bay and Sanur Beach
Though Bali can be a place of unrelenting fes-
tivity, it can also be a place of deep serenity. If
you’re looking to chill by the beach, check out
either Jimbaran Bay or Sanur Beach for some
peaceful reflection on the past year and the
new one to come.
BORACAY, PHILIPPINES
You might be surprised to learn that Boracay
ranks 13th in a survey of the world’s best
places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Here’s
why.
White Beach
The party on White Beach is an all-day
event where you can enjoy quick bites and
a few drinks at one of its many bars and
restaurants, served with the pristine white
sand beaches and clear turquoise water as a
backdrop. The highlight of the party begins at
11.30pm with the fireworks displays and an
ensuing countdown and festivities that’ll have
you up until the first sunrise of 2018.
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SINGAPORE
Known as a vibrant, multicultural country
with some of the best food and generous hos-
pitality, here are two parties where you can
celebrate New Year’s Eve in Singapore-style.
Marina Bay
Arguably the best place to be in Singapore for
New Year’s Eve celebrations is Marina Bay.
Watch the countdown and fireworks with
the city’s iconic skyline in the background,
or celebrate at one of the area’s best hotels,
including the Marina Bay Sands Resort which
has an observation deck and infinity pool for
you to enjoy a panoramic view of the city’s
NYE festivities.
Siloso Beach Party
Sentosa Island’s Siloso Beach is one of the
main attractions in Singapore on New Year’s
Eve. The beach is transformed to a party ha-
ven on December 31, with 12 hours of music,
dancing and even a foam pool.
TOKYO, JAPAN
‘Countdown Japan’ in Tokyo is one of the biggest events of its
kind around the world. This four-day music festival-like party
kicks off on December 28, and you can rock out with every-
one from J-Pop megastars to some of the biggest names in
electronic music. Tickets are available for one day or all four,
ranging from USD102 (RMB673) to USD310 (RMB2047). Due
to its overwhelming popularity, tickets are distributed via a
lucky draw, so be sure to register early!
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Organic
Aromatherapy at CHI
The New Organic Oils at CHI, The Spa at Jing An
Shangri-La Offers an Unparalleled Experience
J ing An Shangri-La’s CHI, The Spa has just un-
veiled their new line of luxury organic oils by
Zents, which will be the chosen massage oils
for their signature treatments moving forward.
Unzented, which is ideal for
those with sensitive skin
and conditions like eczema
and psoriasis, as well as
The American luxury organic brand special- pregnant women and those
izes in an unscented line of massage oils called who simply want a results-driven product that concept of qi, the universal life force that brings
won’t clash with the scents they already wear. personal well-being and vitality. The spa focuses
Made from coconut oil, Vitamin E and antioxi- on details like tea and unique, tasty seaweed bis-
dant-enriched safflower, Unzented can also be cuits at the beginning and end of the treatment,
purchased at the spa and used daily to prevent in order to enhance these feelings of well-being.
sun damage and signs of aging. Our massage therapist was skilled and atten-
Zents also offers four different scented tive. We noticed also that our therapist began the
oils, which all have a subtle yet potent aroma, treatment with our legs and then finished with
including ‘Sun,’ which is meant to call to mind our upper body; though many massage sessions
a day at the beach, a spiced ‘Mandarin,’ floral are conducted in the opposite way, this change al-
‘Oolong,’ and ‘Ore,’ a musky scent favored lowed the session to end with a focus the back and
by CHI’s male clientele. For our 60-minute shoulders, a problem area for many people, which
aromatherapy massage, we chose the Oolong was an invigorating change of pace.
scent, and found it to be soothing and herbal
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Paul van Dyk
The Grammy-winning DJ
Returns to China after
Recovering from a Near-
death Injury
By Erica Martin
As one of the world’s most recognized
DJs, Paul van Dyk started performing at
underground venues in Berlin in the 90s and
essentially invented trance music. He then
went on to win a Grammy and the number
one spot on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ List twice.
At a performance in The Netherlands last
Julian Erksmeyer
year, van Dyk fell through a gap in the stage
and suffered severe spinal and brain injuries,
putting him out of commission for months
before he returned with a renewed enthusiasm
for his trade. We caught up with PvD before
“I think fans will always be attracted
his first post-recovery China tour to learn more to the uplifting, inclusive nature of
about his chart-topping new album, fame in
DJing and trance’s euphoric appeal. trance shows”
Tell us a bit about your upcoming album, primal energy of the music and uplifting, inclu- ground and mainstream. There are varying
From Then On. How does it connect to your sive nature of trance shows generally. degrees to whether music is electronic or pop,
time recovering from your injury after A mainstream or underground – it’s not as black
State of Trance festival last year? How does the new album’s sci-fi and futur- and white as it once was.
istic elements connect to its themes? Will
This is the most personal album I have made
it have any connection to the visuals of Looking back on your career, how does
so far in my career. All these songs are close
your shows in China? it feel to be seen as one of the first DJs to
to my heart and were made in the months fol-
find international stardom? How do you
lowing the accident. There was a time when A lot of the visuals – in terms of the music
think the role of fame in DJing, and DJs as
I wasn’t sure if I’d walk again, let alone make videos and artwork – are very futuristic and
famous musicians, has changed since you
music, so the joy I experienced in the sessions revolve around the theme of finding your
were starting out?
while making these tracks was like none utopia. The album is very interconnected
other. There was no A&R manager pushing with my new live show, AEON by Paul van I am very humbled, because when I first
certain songs or a particular direction for this Dyk. You’ll have to check out the show to started there were literally a couple hundred
album; instead it’s a collection of songs that see how it all works together! Basically, it is people in all of Berlin who appreciated this
are extremely meaningful to me. I hope my about learning how to let go in order to find music! I never expected to play outside of
fans enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed happiness. Germany, let alone around the world. This
making it. was such a niche genre when I first started
What do you think about the divide be- my career; I don’t think anyone would have
Why do you think trance music and its tween EDM shows at major festivals ver- expected to grow into such a massive com-
soaring, uplifting elements has caused so sus more underground electronic music? mercialized industry that it is today. While
many people to become lifelong fans of I’m grateful for the success I’ve had, I think
Well I think it’s more than just an under-
the genre? I’d still be making music and DJing even if
ground/mainstream divide. When I first
electronic music never took off like it has. I do
Well, to me trance music is one of purest and started my career, electronic music was always
this for the love of the music rather than the
most euphoric types of music. I’ve always made part of the underground. Today, what is con-
fame that comes along with it.
high tempo, melodic electronic music through- sidered ‘electronic dance music’ is essentially
out my career. From Then On is certainly much pop music that borrows elements of electronic Nov 17, 10pm, RMB180-250 including a drink. Linx,
more of a true trance record than a lot of the music, and is very mainstream. I think the line Golden Bell Plaza, 2/F, 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by
pop/EDM music you hear these days. I think between electronic and pop music has been Liulin Lu 淮海中路98号2楼, 近柳林路 (China Tour by
fans of trance will always be attracted to the blurred, and so has the line between under- Xin Wang Group)
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48 Hour Film Project Returns
to Shanghai for 7th Year
A global competition with editions
in over 100 cities, the 48 Hour Film
Project challenges teams to create
a film, from writing to shooting to
november post-production, in 48 hours. The
10 point of the tight deadline is to give
industry professionals and ama-
Murder on the Orient Express teur filmmakers a relatively equal
playing field. In order to ensure
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha
that nobody starts working on their film early, all the contestants must attend a kickoff event,
Christie’s most famous novels, featuring iconic
during which they are assigned a prop, a character, and a line of dialogue which all must appear
detective Hercule Poirot. Kenneth Branagh
in their film. The Shanghai installment of the 48 Hour Film Project runs from November 3-5
directs and stars as Poirot in this sumptuous,
and the films will be screened on November 12. Last year’s winning film, a surreal short called
slightly campy film adaptation, sporting his best
The Park (pictured), went on to compete with winners from other cities in the worldwide
Belgian accent and the most dramatic silver
Filmapalooza contest, and the same will be true of this year’s Shanghai winner.
mustache ever depicted onscreen. Penelope Cruz,
Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley and Judy Dench also
play some of the passengers Poirot suspects of
having committed murder on a luxurious train HAO BU HAO
trip across Europe. Scheduled for a simultaneous
release with the US, this film marks the
Hao
fourth time in which Christie’s novel China’s film festival scene has been growing vibrantly
has been adapted for the screen since over the past several years, and the latest addition is the
it was published in 1934. Pingyao Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Festival, which
debuted on October 28 and runs through November
4. Founded by leading Sixth Generation filmmaker Jia
Zhangke and marketed as China’s answers to Sundance,
the festival will be held in Pingyao, an ancient city and
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jia’s home province,
Shanxi. Ang Lee gave Jia permission to name the festival
after his celebrated film, and there will be “Crouching
Tiger” and “Hidden Dragon” segments of the program,
november which focus on genre films and emerging directors, re-
17 spectively. After its premiere was delayed earlier last
Justice League month, Feng Xiaogang’s film, Youth (pictured), became the
festival’s opening screening.
Also scheduled for a simultaneous release with
the US on Nov 17, Justice League is the latest
celebrity-packed superhero blockbuster and the
fifth installment in the DC Extended Universe.
Bu Hao
The film picks up after the tragic events at the Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
end of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (no Sciences announced in early October that Wolf Warrior 2
spoilers, though if you watch the Justice League was China’s official Oscar contender for the Best Foreign
trailer you’ll get some), and see Wonder Woman Language Film category, debate has raged online as to
(Gal Godot) and Batman (Ben Affleck) assemble whether or not the blockbuster film was the right choice.
a team of ‘metahumans’ including the Flash While some viewers believe it only makes sense that the
(Ezra Miller) and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) to nation’s highest-grossing film of all time would be put
take down Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds), an im- forth as the best film of the year, others argue that such a
mortal from the nightmarish plant of Apokolips commercial action film lacks the artistic merit needed to
who leads an army of parademons. be considered in the category. The film is up against en-
Amy Adams, J.K. Simmons, Diane tries from 92 other countries, and the official Oscar nomi-
Lane, Billy Crudup and William Dafoe nees will be announced on January 23.
also star.
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