Senior Influencers are Taking Chinese Social Media by Storm

Forget supermodels – fashion houses are getting celebrities to model their latest fashions for this year’s Shanghai Fashion Week.

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By embracing a fun-oriented lifestyle and increased spending, these stylish seniors are fighting stereotypes about aging.

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Additionally, older folks in China have become much more tech-savvy due to the pandemic.

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They are changing what it means to be a senior citizen in our time.

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Read more about senior trends in China by clicking the icon below.

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Senior Influencers are Taking Chinese Social Media by Storm

Senior Influencers are Taking Chinese Social Media by Storm

Forget supermodels – fashion houses are getting celebrities to model their latest fashions for this year’s Shanghai Fashion Week.

Grandparents are now outshining teenagers on Chinese social media.

By embracing a fun-oriented lifestyle and increased spending, these stylish seniors are fighting stereotypes about aging.

Additionally, older folks in China have become much more tech-savvy due to the pandemic.

They are changing what it means to be a senior citizen in our time.

Read more about senior trends in China by clicking the icon below.