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HOT ON TAOBAO Hazmat Suit Given the current health crisis facing China and the world, face masks are easily con sidered some of the hottest products on Taobao. After COVID-19 reportedly began spreading from Central China, everyone in the Middle Kingdom – yes, everyone – be gan wearing masks in hopes of protecting themselves from infection. But as we’ve learned, it’s not a foolproof plan.

A hazmat suit, on the other hand, is as legit as it gets. Sure, you may get a nerv ous look or two when strolling around in this outfit, but consider it a luxury as you’ll probably be let in most places without even having to take your temperature! With this gear, you can venture outside and feel confident that you’re safe since the outfit covers the entire body. Need to catch the metro or bus? No problem. Meeting friends for drinks? Rest assured you’ll be safe while knocking back pints in this haz mat suit.

With nearly 2,000 suits in stock just from one Taobao supplier alone, you can buy with ease knowing that you’re not taking away important resources from the brave medical personnel fighting the coro navirus. But be sure to buy multiple suits, as they are one-time-use only (一次性). It certainly beats wearing empty plastic water jugs on your head (it’s apparently a thing). RG

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COVET Safety First

Like it or not, face masks have made their way into mainstream consciousness. We may still be in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis, but what’s to say we can’t look cute while being masked up? The best accessory to pair with your face mask? Look no further than Loewe’s Show Sunglasses, which are a fun and stylish accessory. (A friendly reminder that these sunglasses are not safety certified against viruses). This luxury brand brings a futuristic touch with their oversized sun visors bent to a D-shape, making them suitable for all face types. Priced at RMB3,000 a pair, you can choose from three different colors and screen tints. Talk about combining fashion with protection! PK

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UNDER THE LENS Helping Hands COVID-19 has impacted all industries including luxury retail in China. Despite the hit, fashion companies small and large have pitched in to donate resources to Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. For in stance, with support of local and international partners, Fosun (who acquired Lanvin in 2018) donated 330,000 masks and 270,000 sets of protective clothing. Other fashion giants likePeacebird, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, Zara and Anta have also do nated over RMB100 million to affected areas. Beyond donations, Youngor Group assembled a team to research and develop new types of protective masks to combat the virus. PK

TAP THAT APP Expense – Spending Tracking Last month was either easy on the ol’ bank account or a real bombshell, as some CNY travelers spent more than a few extra days in their idyllic destinations over the holiday, thanks to the novel coronavirus that has rocked the nation.

With that being said, it may be time to get your finances in order, after purchasing a life time supply of face masks or racking up extra hotel stay charges abroad. One free and easy way to calculate your expenses is with an app befittingly called Expense, which makes keeping track of your spending very intuitive and quick.

Unlike other personal finance apps, you won’t need to spend much time on Expense – simply input your purchases into designated categories (food, transportation, clothes, travel, face masks, etc.) throughout the day

and that’s it.

You’ll be able to track your spending habits with a day-by-day line chart, so you know which periods in the month you tend to spend more. We can attest that the app helps

people become more cognizant of overspend ing, and will ideally help you save a little kuai in the future. RG

Expense – Spending Tracking is available on iOS devices. For Android users, check Pocket Expense with Sync for similar features.