Yabi (亚逼) is a subculture that originated in the Chinese underground music scene. Popularized by young urbanites on image and video-centric social media platforms like Xiaohongshu, BiliBili, and Douyin (the Chinese equivalent of TikTok), Yabi has often been compared to …

Jan 20, 2023 · Since the notorious shamate subculture died down in the early 2010s, rebellious Chinese youth have slowly turned to a new and eclectic aesthetic: Yabi.

Mar 18, 2025 · Over the last few years, Yabi fashion has blown up in China in response to the intense societal pressures the youth face from life, work, and relationships. It’s a rebellion using fashion, much like Lolita fashion—a Japanese trend recently discussed in the hit media publication Colin Magazine.

‘ yabi ’ is a compound word made of 亚 ‘ya’ (meaning ‘sub-,’ as in subculture) and the derogatory word 逼 ‘bi’ (often found in many insults such as shabi (傻逼) meaning ‘idiot,’ and zhuangbi (装逼) meaning ‘poser’ or ‘fake’).

Gyaru (ギャル, Gal) is a Japanese subculture that was born as a rebellion against the traditional Asian beauty standards of being pale and showing little skin. While gyaru is generally associated with a particular style, the importance lies in the bold makeup and …

Jan 30, 2024 · Yabi’s rise in the fashion domain marks a transformative phase with a remarkable 436% increase from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023. It’s redefining the concept of daily wear, merging the distinctiveness of niche subcultures with the accessibility of mainstream fashion in an innovative blend that’s fresh and familiar.

Gyaru (ギャル?) is a Japanese street style and subculture that peaked in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s. The trends vary throughout each style; Gyaru can often, but not always, be recognised through the use of bleached hair, tanned skin and dramatic makeup.

Mar 13, 2025 · Gyaru is not just a fashion style, but a subculture* which originated in Shibuya (a district in Tokyo) in the ’90s. These Gyaru – or gals – were flashy and outgoing, often with bleached hair and dark tans… Everything that went against traditional beauty standards in Japan.

Explore the unique blend of Chinese and Japanese gyaru styles, featuring makeup, fashion, and cultural influences from yabi. #gyaru #jfashion #chinesefashion #kawaiifashion

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