![]() ![]() ![]() I mean the image itself is beautiful but not correct. The kimono is sadly a huge error and her apology sucks plain and simple. I agree that they should have used an asian model or at least a couple models and have different ethnicities then it would sort of be like spreading the joy and traditions of a culture to others. I think that the image is most certainly ignorant, especially if it is specifically aimed for a certain time period and place. The qipao used to be loose fitting but it became outdated due to the popularity of the tighter qipao. According to Wikipedia's page on the qipao, the tight fitting version that's most common today was created, popularized, and made fashionable during the 1920s in Shanghai by socialites and upperclass women. Specifically, the women are wearing a tight fitting version. Now in these Shanghai advertisements, the women are wearing a traditional Chinese outfit called a cheongsam, qipao, or in English, a mandarin gown. In our campaign, she is portrayed by the tattooed indie style icon, Hannabeth"* Chinadoll is not a literal reference however, more of a fantasy character inspired by the beauty of China. I love the Shanghai advertisement posters from the 1920s, they have such innocence and purity to them even though they're often advertising cigarettes, haha. I'm partial to the Chinese aesthetic and collect clothes, jewelry and furniture. The name is a pun: China + porcelain (china) doll. "Chinadoll is a multi-purpose palette, our first foray into the realm of pressed eyeshadows.
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