For many young Chinese, hanfu is about more than fashion or beauty; it is a way of honouring tradition and reviving a culture that was, and still, is both overlooked and misunderstood. And it is a movement that is gaining immense traction.
“I was young and madly in love", Verve sits down with Amélie to talk about her life, loves, and two homes—New Zealand and France.
Yao’s impressive heritage stretches more than 2,000 years, all the way back to the Qin dynasty. Equally impressive is the length of the women’s hair.
Culture has gone virtual. When 2020 upended our lives the international museum and gallery sector responded by creating a wave of exhibitions and events able to be experienced remotely. Art fairs were no different and as this year numerous international fairs have been cancelled; online-only formats were launched to stand in for the events. Alongside our own Auckland Art Fair which should have taken place in May...
Gripping television shows such as Narcos, Surviving Escobar and Pickpockets have shone a light on certain aspects of past Colombian society, but nowadays the nation is more renowned for its diversity, creative people and great coffee!
