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stifling heat wave in eastern and central China this week has led to a
run on the country's beaches — as well as the return of the "facekini."
These pictures show fashion-forward …
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What is a 'facekini'? Bizarre summer bathing trend sweeps the beach
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Women wearing 'facekinis' laugh in the beach in Qingdao, China this week (Courtesy Bancroft Media)
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Women wear 'facekinis' on the beach in Qingdao, China this week (Courtesy Bancroft Media)
A stifling heat wave in eastern and
central China this week has led to a run on the country's beaches — as
well as the return of the "facekini."
These pictures show fashion-forward Chinese women packing the beaches in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao.
The "facekini," a balaclava-style fabric head
covering, has been a must-have for Chinese beachgoers since it first
appeared in 2004. Covering the entire face and head — with the
exception of holes for the eyes, nose and mouth — the facekini is ideal
for protection from the sun's rays, as well as insects, jellyfish and
other irritants.Related Image
Women wear 'facekinis' on the beach in Qingdao, China this week
(Courtesy Bancroft Media)
The woman credited with inventing the garment, Zhang Shifan, told Reuters in 2015 that approximately her shop had sold approximately 30,000 facekinis over the past year.
Related Image
Women wear 'facekinis' on the beach in Qingdao, China this week
(Courtesy Bancroft Media)
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