Zeng Hui for Playground Magazine in SHAO SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection
We're thrilled to see our Black Leather Bomber With Detachable Dickie from the SHAO SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection featured in Playground Magazine's latest editorial shoot, beautifully styled on Zeng Hui.
This feature represents more than just a magazine placement—it's a testament to the enduring allure of 1930s Shanghai and the timeless design principles that continue to inspire contemporary fashion. The Black Leather Bomber, one of the standout pieces from our SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection, captures the essence of an era when Shanghai emerged as the Paris of the East, a cosmopolitan hub where Eastern tradition and Western modernity collided to create something entirely new.
The Era That Inspires
1930s Shanghai was a city of contrasts and possibilities. Jazz clubs hummed with energy, art deco architecture reached skyward, and fashion became a bold statement of identity and independence. It was during this golden age that Shanghai's style setters embraced leather aviator jackets, crisp tailoring, and the kind of sophisticated edge that defined the era's most iconic figures. The SHAO SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection pays homage to this remarkable period, reinterpreting its rebellious elegance for the modern wardrobe.
The Black Leather Bomber: Design and Detail
Crafted from premium black leather, this bomber jacket embodies the perfect marriage of heritage and innovation. The silhouette is clean and architectural, with carefully considered proportions that create a strong shoulder line while maintaining ease of movement. Every stitch, every seam speaks to our commitment to traditional craftsmanship techniques passed down through generations.
The detachable dickie—a signature element of this piece—is where historical authenticity meets contemporary versatility. In the 1930s, dickies served both practical and aesthetic purposes, allowing wearers to modify their look while maintaining the formality expected of the era. Our interpretation honors this functionality while elevating it with meticulous construction and luxurious materials. The dickie can be worn for a more refined, layered look or removed for a streamlined, minimalist aesthetic, making this single piece adaptable to multiple occasions and styling approaches.
Playground Magazine's Vision
Playground Magazine has consistently championed fashion that tells a story, and their editorial featuring Zeng Hui does exactly that. Through their lens, the Black Leather Bomber becomes more than outerwear—it's a character in a larger narrative about heritage, identity, and the evolution of personal style. The shoot captures both the jacket's commanding presence and its subtle details, from the grain of the leather to the precise hardware that fastens the detachable dickie.
Where Art Toys Meet High Fashion
Playground Magazine isn't your typical fashion publication. Published by Pop Mart - the Chinese art toy phenomenon that has transformed collectible culture, this biannual, newspaper-style magazine debuted in 2025 with a mission to celebrate analog experiences in an increasingly digital world. With oversized, poster-like pages designed for tactile interaction and cover stars ranging from Leah Dou to Michelle Yeoh with Labubu, Playground exists at the intersection of art, youth culture, and physical expression.
The decision to feature SHAO's Black Leather Bomber in Playground's pages makes perfect sense when you consider what both brands represent: a commitment to craftsmanship, a reverence for objects that carry meaning, and an understanding that what we wear and collect tells our story. Just as Pop Mart has elevated art toys from mere collectibles to cultural artifacts, SHAO transforms garments into wearable heritage, pieces that deserve to be kept, cared for, and passed down. This is fashion as art. Fashion as collectible. Fashion as a form of cultural conversation, which is exactly what Pop Mart's Playground understands.
The Collection Continues
The Black Leather Bomber is just one piece in the larger SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection, each item carefully designed to work both independently and as part of a cohesive wardrobe. From tailored separates to statement outerwear, the collection invites you to explore an era that changed fashion forever.
Discover the Black Leather Bomber With Detachable Dickie and explore the full SHANGHAI 1930'S Collection.
