Monday, December 13, 2010

Qipao wha?

 Most people that I know don't know what a qipao is, well that traditional Chinese dress that most people see? YUP, that's it. Made popular back in the 20s now it's become very luxe. Some costing into the thousands and taking up to 3 weeks to make by hand - who knew? I'm so used to the cheap ones in Chinatown for $20. The more you know!


"Tailor-made qipao can cost as much as 2,200 euros and take three weeks to make. The traditional dress was made popular through Shanghai advertisments during the 1920s."

http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/digest/2010-12/10/content_11683264.htm

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Dior internships that YOU have to PAY for?!

This is straight up bull. I can NOT believe that in order to do free labor (a marketing internship) at Dior one would have to BID on it. The price is currently at $750. Regardless if it goes to a good cause, student should never have to PAY for an internship.