From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 017 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This piece from 1930s Shanghai discusses children’s fashion, emphasizing practicality and comfort. It suggests fabric types, colors, and styles for suitable children’s clothing.
Golden Age of Children
(Original Title: 黃金時代兒童)
Yellow, pale green, and pure white are ideal colors for summer fabrics, often used as kerchiefs without collars. For boys, white or off-white summer fabrics are recommended for short-sleeved shirts; during winter, they provide warmth and durability. Girls should wear charming colors like black and deep green to best effect, while boys look best in black, deep blue, copper, or dark gray. Cotton or linen mixed fabric makes a good choice for durability and hygiene, and the knee-length, short-sleeved design is economical and practical.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent