“Beijing Bikini”: The Shirtless Summer Trend That’s Stirring Up Global Heat
“Beijing Bikini”: The Shirtless Summer Trend That’s Stirring Up Global Heat By Global Trends – June 15, 2025 ☀️ Intro: A Heatwave, a Rolled-Up Shirt, and a Global Debate When temperatures in China soared past 40°C this summer, a decades-old tradition roared back onto the streets — and onto the internet. Dubbed the “Beijing Bikini,” the trend involves men rolling up their shirts to expose their bellies, a makeshift way to beat the heat. But what began as a practical solution quickly spiraled into a viral social media phenomenon, sparking intense global debate about public decency, body positivity, masculinity, and cultural expression . 👕 What Is the “Beijing Bikini”? This “fashion” isn’t really new. For decades, Chinese men — especially middle-aged — have combated blistering summers by baring their bellies. Locals call them “bang ye” (exposing grandpas) . But this year, something changed. Thanks to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Chinese platforms like Douyin, the Be...
