An Interview with LI Yao, Co-founder of The Refinery
The Refinery, or TR for short, is arguably one of the most well-known Chinese brands in classic menswear community, and its staple products are not suits. The co-founder LI Yao is considered a pioneer in this domestic consumer field. From the day I liked this category, I have heard the name of TR and the product is very popular. The nickname of the manager, Three Earth is also always heard mentioned. After writing classic menswear for more than 3 years, I finally got the opportunity to interview this practitioner who has been heard so much. Let’s take a look at his story.
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