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Where Does China’s Continued Ban on ‘Sissy’ Men Leave Luxury?
As China clamps down on sissy men, Jing Daily assesses the implications for luxury brands if they can’t rely on their effeminate-looking ambassadors. Read More
China Bans Effeminate Men and Abnormal Esthetics From TV
China’s male idols are on the chopping block once again as authorities ban “sissy men” on TV. What will brands do with their pretty ambassadors? Read More
Can Older Chinese Stars Save Luxury Brands?
“Call Me By Fire,” which features mature male celebrities, has become a popular reality show in China. But can these stars become luxury’s next saviors? Read More
Have China’s ‘Traffic Stars’ Become Toxic For Beauty Brands?
Chinese “traffic stars” once offered beauty brands massive growth in China, but an explosion of idol scandals is tarnishing this strategy. Read More
Is China Ready for Men in Skirts?
In response to a boy wearing a skirt to school, men in China are posting images of themselves in skirts as the hashtag #canmaleswearskirts goes viral. Read More
Are China’s “Little Fresh Meat” Idols Losing Their Luster?
Major platforms like iQiyi and Tencent are recruiting diverse faces for their competition shows. Does this mean China’s idol aesthetic is changing? Read More
Is China Killing off its “Little Fresh Meat”?
Luxury’s ambassadors are often called “Little Fresh Meat.” But if China has its way, there could be a shift away from these feminine-looking stars. Read More
What China’s Male Beauty Market Will Look Like In 2021
2020 saw many new men’s makeup brands enter China’s e-commerce space. But what’s behind that growth, and where is the male beauty market headed? Read More
The ‘He Economy’ Is Luxury’s Next Big Thing
China’s male luxury consumer market is changing, but it’s also becoming more nuanced. Jing Daily looks at some ways to decode this booming category. Read More
China’s Changing Masculinity Propels a Brand New Idol
What is the latest male idol like in China? One thing is for sure: He's a far cry from the K-pop idols of years past. Meet Li Xian. Read More
