About
chinesepeopledoyou 有style is a blog dedicated to the exploration of China’s unique material culture. We believe that beauty exists in all things, and the complexity and diversity of the Chinese sartorial system demands a deeper examination of both culture and heritage in order to see all the wonderful things Chinese people have to offer. We also believe that humor can exist in all things, and hope that you will thus find this blog to be both enjoyable and empathetic.
The name chinesepeopledoyou有style is derived from the blog’s previous incarnation chinesepeoplehavenostyle.com. Although the content of the previous blog was not meant to judge or offend, those who didn’t read the blog were put off by what they assumed it was about… So out of respect for both Chinese people and our readers, we decided to change the blog’s name to chinesepeopledoyou有style for a relaunch that coincides both with the blog’s 3rd anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Fashion Week. The new name claims that Chinese people do have style, as you 有 means “have” in Chinese, but it also poses the question to Chinese people: do you style?
We think they do, as style in inherent to culture as well as the individual… So we are here to find out exactly what “Chinese style” is, and then celebrate the sh*t out of it.
I found this blog from Stylites.net and I’m loving it so far. I mean, it is a image/relection blog and not those “what I bought and wore today(for you)” and that’s what makes it so interesting for me. That’s way i’ve bee here for more than 3 hours till now..
I’m a portuguese borned to chinese immigrants and this blog reflects so well my Summer journeys to China. I was able to identify myself with a lot of circumstances and already laughted like crazy here alone. I agree that chinese is so rich in so many ways but don’t seem to invest and don’t have the same priorities as those of the western. Even if there are trendy chinese people, they just seem to put to much effort..otherwise they studied, worked or something abroad..
The blog kind of links me to China even being here in Lisbon, and demosntrates that no matter how much and fast China e incresing, there are always things that will never change..
I just graduated in fashion design this June and I can say that this blog is something worth sharing, specially for people like me, that likes to grab my Canon and stay soewhere for hours so watching the people passing by, sounds silly I guess..(and that’s what I going to do when I go there, Europe is battling a huge crisis)
My english..hmm is very till highscool plus movies and songs..so:/
ah, like your style, though I just saw two pics. I thought it was too oustrageous for the chinese, magari I need an update.
Hi Lisa
Thanks for the nice comment, I really am trying to do something different from a personal style blog although sometimes I like to show what I was wearing that day (especially cause Chinese people always stare at me because of my clothes so I get some funny pictures!)
Anyway, I would be honored if you shared my blog with other people, and thank you for following and commenting. If you ever have a suggestion for a post, feel free to drop me a line!!
All the best
CPHNS
I stumbled across your blog as I was searching for travel info for Yunnan – wasn’t expecting a chinese “fashion” blog but I just love what you have to say. Your observations are both hilarious and culturally fascinating. I’ve been traveling through Asia for many months now and have been fascinated by the fashion we’ve encountered in each new country (some quirky/beautiful/awesome, some amazing in the what-a-train-wreck-I-should-but-can’t-avert-my-eyes kind of way). We’ve only been in China a couple of weeks so far but this place has got a fashion “sense” all its own and I’ve been trying to get my head around it. Your hypothesis nails it for me! 🙂
Hello!! Thanks for your very thoughtful and flattering comment… I strive to strike a good balance between intellectual inquiry and humor, so it’s good to be reassured that I’m kinda getting there. I am really trying to study Chinese people and their sartorial culture, but I don’t ever want to be pedantic, preachy, judgmental, or condescending. I’m also so glad that you can also understand and appreciate the crazy sartorial culture here in Asia. It’s definitely different, and you’re totally right… Sometimes it turns out to be incredibly beautiful, but usually you just can’t wrap your head around it. But it’s good to be different I think, and I always love seeing new things.
I checked out your blog btw, and I really enjoyed it! I loved the recommendations, as I’m looking to travel where you recently went, so thanks for the info as it will help me as I explore some new places and cultures… and happy blogging!
All the best
CPHNS
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Great blog! haha, thanks for posting!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comment and encouragement, I’m always happy to hear that people understand and enjoy the blog.
Happy reading!!
Hi!!! Found this blog when I googled for Jin Shan beach. Although the beach doesnt leave a special impression one me, I’ve been up all night reading archives!!! It’s so informative in a quirky kind of way. I love your blog!!! I wish you all the best and look forward to your next entries! ^_ ^
Hello!! Thank you so much for your kind comment, I’m so glad that you like the blog! I really appreciate when people read most of the blog and understand what it’s really about as opposed to simply reading the title. Hopefully you will find the content more and more interesting and informative about Chinese fashion and style, as I’ve gotten some amazing pictures lately. Please keep checking back, and I appreciate any feedback or comments you may have 🙂
All the best
CPHNS
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I have bookmarked and visited your blog for years, and finally thought it’s time for me to leave you a kind comment. Thank you for creating such a fun and smart blog. There are too many fashion bloggers who treat fashion too seriously, so thank you for putting things in perspective and show the “intellectual” side of fashion. Fashion is what we make it to be. I personally hate the word “fashion” (albeit its necessary existence) and really appreciate how you distinguish style from fashion on your blog. Keep up the good work!