We got to know Zulu through a friend in Shanghai. Back then, the only thing we knew about her was that she opened Quan Er, a Japanese homeware store, with her friends in a “longtang” (弄堂community alleyways) in Shanghai. Even before we got to meet each other, she had already sent a long, inviting email to share with us her life and her favorite places in Shanghai. Later, we realized that since its opening in […]
made by hand series — The first time we met Danielle in Shanghai was in her workroom, Studio Kreuzzz, fitted in Shanghai’s alleyways. The small, quiet and magical space was a stark difference to Shanghai’s ever-changing landscape. Shy and quiet at the beginning, the moment Danielle started talking about her hats, she looked like a child, eyes shining with excitement as she shared her hat stories and why she started making hats in China. Written […]
When you talk about Chinese fashion, the first thing that comes to mind is Dong Liang— the pioneer of select shop in China which showcase local up-and-coming fashion design. In a time when everyone else was following Western fashion houses, Dong Liang strived to discover local designers with great potential—helping them sell, promote and even step onto the international stage. As one of the founders of Dong Liang, Nan Lang used to be a graphic […]