The surprising way Yabi merges subculture with mainstream fashion for China’s Gen Z – bridging the gap between niche and mainstream

Peng He China Market Analysis

The term Yabi (亚比) refers to hardcore subculture advocates who incorporate its aesthetics into their daily lifestyle, especially in fashion. Inspired by subcultures like punk, goth, hippie, grunge, and cyberpunk. 78.6% of Yabi audience is from Gen Z. Yabi’s rise in the fashion domain marks a transformative phase with a remarkable 436% increase from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023. It’s redefining …