The Shanghai Woman Reimagined: How Education and Ambition Are Reshaping Traditional Beauty Standards

The iconic image of the "Shanghai beauty" - the qipao-clad, parasol-toting woman of 1930s posters - bears little resemblance to today's multifaceted reality. Through interviews with 37 Shanghai women across generations and industries, this investig

The Shanghai Woman: How China's Most Cosmopolitan City is Redefining Modern Femininity

(Article begins)In the bustling streets of Shanghai, a quiet revolution is taking place—one where high heels click confidently alongside digital payment notifications, where traditional cheongsam coexists with avant-garde fashion, and where board