Facekini Explained

The facekini is a mask designed for swimmers and beachgoers that covers the head and face, revealing only the eyes, nose, and mouth.[1] [2] [3] The mask is made of stretchy fabric commonly used in bathing suits,[4] and comes in different colors and patterns.[5] They are often worn in combination with various sun protective clothing, such as body suits with long sleeves, sunglasses, visors, or umbrellas.[6] [7]

Origins

The facekini was invented in 2004 by Zhang Shifan, a former accountant from the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao,[8] which became the hometown of this fashion trend.[9] The people of Qingdao use the garment to protect against ultraviolet rays, as well as jellyfish, insects, and other irritants at the beach.[10] [11]

Fashion trend

The facekini garnered increased attention from Western press in 2012, when creator Zhang Shifan began developing high-fashion masks.[12]

Fashion magazine CR Fashion Book published several sets of photos in 2014 with models wearing facekinis paired with designer Alexander Wang and Michael Kors swimwear and jewelry.[13]

In 2019, its creator launched new models that cover the whole body, not just the face and neck.[14] [15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Tianzhou. Ye. Facekini craze hits China beach. 21 August 2012. NBC News. 21 August 2012.
  2. News: Farrier. John. Fashion trend: The face-kini. 22 August 2012. Neatorama. 22 August 2012.
  3. Web site: The facekini: China's new beach trend . The Sun Daily . 24 August 2012 .
  4. News: Chittley. Jordan. Facekini: The newest beachgoing craze at Chinese beach . 22 August 2012. Yahoo news, Canada. 21 August 2012.
  5. News: Wilkinson. Isabel. Here's the face-kini, summer's new trend. 21 August 2012. The Daily Beast. 21 August 2012.
  6. News: Newcomb. Tim. The Face-Kini: The Bizarre Art of Covering Up. 21 August 2012. Time Newsfeed. 21 August 2012.
  7. News: Face-kini, Face Mask Bathing Suit, Is Popular On Chinese Beach. 21 August 2012. Huffington Post US. 21 August 2012.
  8. News: China's famous 'face-kini' gets Peking Opera-inspired facelift. 15 July 2015. Reuters. 15 July 2015 .
  9. Web site: Campri . Monica . Kim . Luca . 31 August 2017 . Meet the Facekini—China's Best Beauty Accessory for the Skin-Savvy Beachgoer . 12 September 2020 . Vogue . en-US.
  10. News: Festa . Jessica . China's popular beach trend: The Facekini . 24 August 2012. Gadling. 24 August 2012.
  11. News: Levin . Dan . Beach Essentials in China: Flip-Flops, a Towel and a Ski Mask . 21 August 2012 . The New York Times. 3 August 2012.
  12. Web site: 29 June 2017. A Brief History of the Chinese Facekini. 12 September 2020. RADII - Culture, Innovation, and Life in today's China. en-US.
  13. News: Kirkpatrick. Nick. The 'facekini': From the beaches of China to pages of a fashion magazine. en-US. Washington Post. 29 August 2014 . 12 September 2020. 0190-8286.
  14. Web site: Facekini is back, this time even more bizarre. 12 September 2020. chinaplus.cri.cn.
  15. Web site: 6 August 2019. New facekini designs hit the beaches of Qingdao. 12 September 2020. shanghaiist. en-US.

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