The 'ugly workplace outfit' challenge

“丑陋的职场着装”挑战

Round Table China

2024-03-14

27 分钟
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From viral videos to office fashion rebels, explore the #UglyWorkOutfit trend that’s shaking up workplace norms. It's not just about what one wears, it's a statement on modern work culture! / Chinese "Bao Gai" makeup makeovers amaze the world (15:00). On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  • You're listening to roundtable with myself, Ho young.

  • I'm joined by Dinghyung in the studio and Josh Kadaral on the line.

  • Coming up, from viral videos to office fashion revels, explore the ugly work outfit trend.

  • Shaking up workplace norms.

  • It's not just about clothes, it's a statement on modern work culture.

  • And dive into the viral trend of chinese bao gai makeup makeovers taking over social media witness jaw dropping glow ups that even leave your mom guessing.

  • How does the global obsession with radical transformations reflect gen zs request for identity and beauty in a digital age?

  • Does everyone crave a fresh start?

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  • Now lets move on to our next topic of discussion.

  • It all began with a woman from Shandone who uploaded a video recounting a conversation with her superiors about her supposedly horrible, disgusting work outfit.

  • Her story struck a chord with many viewers, prompting them to assess their own workplace attire.

  • Nowadays, some young workers decided to embrace their quote unquote worst attire, old garments, bulky down jackets, loose sweaters, faded trousers and the like, and dress up in one.

  • Their mantra?

  • There's nothing they wouldn't wear to the office.

  • This movement quickly gained traction on social media under the hashtag hash uglyworkoutfit.

  • But beyond the surface, what drives this trend?

  • So what are the Internet users saying about this phenomenon?