A peek inside reveals that this family-owned studio’s specialty is porcelain. Shards of valuable china, some over 300 years old, clutter the shelves and adjoining workshop, ready to be cleverly reincorporated into rings (RMB 88-1,289), silver and gem bracelets (RMB 828) and earrings (RMB 148-308).

“There are no straight lines on a woman’s body / Her beauty is in her curves,” reads this young Chinese brand’s website. It’s a decidedly inflammatory stance in the high fashion world, an industry largely occupied by waif-like women and shapeless clothing. And yet Minijupe’s founder, Dodo Mai, cites her admiration for the female body as the main impetus behind her work.

The first thing you should understand about The Drive-Thru is that it’s not a bar. They do have a great selection of beers, starting with Kingfisher at RMB 19, but it’s intended primarily for you to take home. There are a few seats, though, and you’re welcome to stay for a beer. Owner Ryan Johnston (founder of The Brick) expects to have Slow Boat Brewery’s beers on tap soon, and wants to operate a tasting bar offering a regularly rotated lineup of draft brews.

According to The Weather Channel:
Yesterday’s temperature in Reykjavik, Iceland: 4 degrees Celsius high, -1 degrees Fahrenheit low.
Yesterday’s temperature in Beijing, China: 5 degrees Celsius high, -7 degrees low.

Brrr. When you’re subjected to such brutal conditions as this, of course it makes sense to gravitate towards fur, flannel and chunky knits. And when you’re wearing that many layers, you have to inject some fun into your get-ups somehow. Pick up pieces peppered with snowflakes, stars and reindeer, and match with shaggy ear muffs or utilitarian booties. The look is equal parts rough and refined; the effect is you'll look positively adorable.

NLGX Design Store started out as a coffee shop that happened to sell T-shirts. Now nearly four years later, the local brand has evolved into a full-fledged apparel and design community. This month, they launch a much-awaited new store at the airport, as well as a new line (Kommute) designed specifically for Beijing’s bicycle commuter lifestyle. We spoke with co-founder Ed Hung about spandex, and the good and bad of a gentrified Nanluogu Xiang.