By Jasmin Malik Chua, Source: Ecouterre

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Fashion and politics have always been easy bedfellows. The latest issue to emerge on the catwalk? China’s pollution problem. Less than two weeks after Beijing marathoners donned face masks to run 26 miles in the thick smog, fashion designers began incorporating the gear into their designs at Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week. The Qiadan Yin Peng Sports Wear Collection show in particular, featured a variety of smog masks, stylishly coordinated with their respective ensembles.

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