She Invented the Facekini, China’s Most Infamous Beach Accessory

  • 5 years ago
The facekini is a Chinese fashion phenomenon. A full-face mask that covers the entire head, it’s the ultimate protection against beachgoers’ worst enemy: the sun.

After debuting in China in 2004, it quickly garnered international attention for its quirkiness. We met the woman who invented it, Zhang Shifan, at her home in the seaside city of Qingdao.

We asked about the story behind her invention and why we don’t really see facekinis much anymore.

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