From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 012 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This piece comments on the changing lifestyle of women in 1930s Shanghai, highlighting their leisurely mornings and lavish habits. It offers a critique on the societal trends and the impact of modernization on traditional values.
Modern Women
(Original Title: 婦女)
In the bustling city of Shanghai today, it is not uncommon to see many young women starting their day quite late, only getting up from bed well past dawn. These women, adorned in luxurious fragrances and elegant outfits, epitomize a lifestyle of opulence and excess. They are fond of social gatherings and enjoy various forms of entertainment. Yet, underneath the glamour, there lies a silent critique of their seemingly idle lives and the very notion of beauty that is shaped by ephemeral trends.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent