Pixel art + World Expo = Love it!

I saw this great postcard on the interwebs today - love it!

The original location is here: http://edge.neocha.com/pixel-art/pixel-art-rendition-of-shanghai-expo-by-booktalk/

Sophia

Her dark fur contrasts nicely with the bathroom tiles. I found her hiding in the shelf one day...

Chinese Fashion Labels

Ever since moving to China, I've been interested in up and coming Chinese clothing brands. If I'm going to live here, eat here, I might as well figure out what there is to shop here. Most of the international brands that I'm used to are available here, but the import taxes on foreign goods makes buying them less fun.

One of the Chinese brands that has caught my eye is JNBY. The name can be interpreted as an acronym for "Just Naturally Be Yourself" in English, or in Chinese as "江南布衣" (Jiang Nan Bu Yi). I like the neutral color palette, the modern cuts, and drapey silhouettes. Started by a few fashion designers, they've been expanding into North America and seem to be doing pretty well.

Another Chinese brand that has been on the radar is Me & City. I haven't checked out their stores yet, but they've been making big news (in the fashion industry, at least) by hiring Agyness Deyn, of Burberry ad fame, and Orlando Bloom for a big ad campaign. The reaction from North America hasn't been great, as the photos for the ad seem so awkward! I agree. My personal opinion on their clothing to come in a later post.