SHAMATE

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Today, let’s talk about the Chinese style: SHAMATE

What is SHAMATE ?

✪ The shamate subculture popped up in the mid-2000s on Qzone, thanks to Luo Fuxing. The word "shamate" (杀马特, Shā mǎ tè) comes from the chinese pronunciation of the english word ‘’smart’’. It started with young urban Chinese from poor, rural backgrounds who moved to the cities in search of work. 

(Luo Fuxing 2008)                                   (Luo Fuxing 2018)

THEIR HAIR :

✪ One of the most iconic features of shamate fashion is their wild hairstyles. Shamate are all about messy, spiked, or super-teased hair, often dyed in bold colors like red, yellow, or blue, though other shades are just as loved in the community. Temporary sprays and dyes were super popular too, mostly because over-the-top hair made it hard for them to get hired in China’s factories.

THEIR MAKEUP :

✪ Shamates go for bold makeup with heavy eyeliner, eyeshadow, and dark vibes, kind of an emo/visual kei mix.

THEIR CLOTHES :

✪ As for clothes, shamate draw a lot of inspiration from punk, scene and emo fashion. Think edgy accessories like religious symbols, dog collars, or anything that screams darkness and death. It’s all about making a bold, rebellious statement. 

Here’s an interview with Luo Fuxing, a few years after the Shamate phenomenon : Link ITW LUO FUXING

And the site where I found a ton of Shamate photos : Link SHAMATE.ORG

Here it is!!

hope i taught u smth about this style/movement!!

i really enjoyed writing about it ‘cause it's such an interesting movement!!

hope u liked it, and maybe see u soon!!!

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