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As of March, China has more than 170 bike-share schemes across 30 of its province-level divisions. In Shanghai alone, authorities estimate that there are currently as many as half-a-million shared bikes across the city, filling the streets with their rainbow-colored glory. With a lack of clear regulations, however, what will the future hold for Ofo, Mobikes and their increasingly fierce competitors? Tristin Zhang from our Guangzhou team finds out in our cover story (p40).
We turn the attention to Japan’s complicated history with American fashion in my Life & Style feature (p20), with the help of Tokyo-based cultural historian W. David Marx. In his book, Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style, Marx follows the story of VAN Jacket founder Kensuke Ishizu, and how he used the knowledge from Western tailors he met in Tianjin to kick-start an obsession with the American traditional look among youngsters in Japan – and how his work influenced massively successful Japanese brands like Uniqlo, Evisu, Kamakura Shirts and more.
Besides fashion, the Japanese have also borrowed and perfected certain elements of American drinking culture. In her Eat & Drink feature, Betty Richardson uncovers some of the best Japanese-style bars in Shanghai; see p50 for her recommendations. Meanwhile, Arts Editor Erica Martin speaks to MC Cakes Da Killa about his upcoming show at ALL.
Until next month,
Dominic Ngai
Editor-in-Chief
Download the July 2017 issue of That's Shanghai here, or view it in your browser with Issuu here (VPN required). To download previous issues, click here.
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