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The latest fake belly button fad in China is described as “the most successful
invention of 2023” by one fan. Photo: SCMP composite/qq.com
People & CultureGender & Diversity


FAKE BELLY BUTTONS ALL THE RAGE IN CHINA AS WOMEN SEEK ‘FREEDOM TO DRESS’ AND
BOOST CONFIDENCE BUT SOME RAISE BODY IMAGE CONCERNS

 * Stick-on belly buttons that sit above person’s actual navel are latest fad in
   mainland China among women trying to make their legs look longer
 * Cost of stickers is budget-friendly, with 32 stick-on navels available online
   for less than 60 US cents


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Published: 9:00am, 10 Aug, 2023
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A new trend for using fake belly buttons, breasts and buttocks among Chinese
women has raised concerns about body image issues on mainland social media.

The latest fake body part to take off are fake belly buttons. Similar to
temporary tattoos, the adhesive sticker is placed on the stomach a few
centimetres above the actual navel, which is obscured, creating the illusion of
longer legs that is widely perceived as more attractive, reported news outlet
City Link.







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