Time Out Beijing’s Fashion Pop-up Shop

 

1. Beijing Past & Present Design Competition limited edition gift shop

Our design competition Beijing Past and Present produced some phenomenal designs from emerging graphic designers throughout China. With over 700 entrants, it was a tough decision for judges Daniel Meller of CreativCulture.com; Eric Shya, fashion editor of Time Out Beijing (Chinese edition); and our very own shopping and style editor Alice McInerney. The top three entrants have had their winning designs printed on T-shirts and tote bags, and these will be sold as unique gifts in our exclusive pop-up shop. Now meet the winners…

 

Xin Guo, China

Profession Exhibition designer

Design ‘Change on the Wheel’

What was your inspiration? I identify topics through a very natural thought process. Because I’ve grown up in an evolving Beijing, I see the past and present reflected in my own personal development.

What does your design mean to you? Happiness. I am not good with words – the structure of my design is a way through which I can express myself.

 

 

 

S Tien Hsiang Chow, Canada

Profession Urbanist

Design ‘Single Line Beijing Doodle’

What was your inspiration? The north-south axis of Beijing. I like graphics to be simple, subtle and ironic.

What does your design mean to you? Imagination and possibilities.

 

Chipsou, France

Profession Freelance illustrator, graphic designer

Design ‘Yoghurt Star’

What was your inspiration? Travel, my childhood, The Little Prince, Manga, Studio Ghibli animation, expressionism, the music in my earphones...

What does your design mean to you? It’s a travel memory. Street yoghurt was the coolest thing I saw in Beijing when I was here in 2010. It’s such a vintage thing.

 

 

 

Time Out Beijing (Chinese edition) has invited 15 Chinese creatives from the worlds of contemporary art and fashion photography for a specially curated exhibition, which will be on display. Artists involved include fashion photographers Yang Dawei and Hao+96K, art collective SAG, actress Li Yuan, menswear designer Chi Zhang and photographers Song Shuang, Chi Lei, Wang Zi and other young talents.

 

 

The Rickshaw Roasters café area will ensure all your coffee cravings are satisfied. Grab yourself a tasty latte from this New Zealand-Chinese boutique coffee company while browsing the latest issue of Time Out Beijing! 

 

 

Fashion website AnyWearStyle.com is launching its online boutique AnyShopStyle.com exclusively at Beijing Design Week. To kick off proceedings, it has brought the latest collection from London-based surrealist designer Yang Du. As well as ogling Yang’s zany designs, you will also have the opportunity to order a large selection of other designers’ clothes from the online store.

 

 

 

Dong Liang Studio has long been a go-to destination for those seeking a boutique break from big-name stores. It will also be making an appearance in Dashilar with a showroom featuring some of the best in Chinese design, including clothes from Fan Ran, Manchit Au and Guan Zhe. We can’t wait.

 

 

Beijing boutique Fei Space is collaborating with British fashion behemoth Topshop to present a designer retrospective exhibition to commemorate Topshop’s first foray onto Mainland soil. With around 300 stores across the UK and more than 100 more overseas from America to Asia, it was about time Topshop came to conquer China. The retailer’s past collaborations with designers will be displayed in this unique exhibition, with selected items available to buy. Pieces on show include designs from Mary Katrantzou, David Koma, Emma Cook, Ashish and Meadham Kirchhoff. Fei Space will also be flying the flag for Britain with collections from House of Holland, Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab – plus Christopher Raeburn, for whom this will be a first foray into china.