Photographer Qin Xiao has an interest in showcasing the diverse dress styles of Shanghai residents. In this series, he focuses his lens on people wearing all kinds of overalls in the financial hub. Photo: Qin Xiao

A healthcare worker and a KFC courier go about their work routine on the streets of Shanghai. Photo: Qin Xiao

A cleaner wears a bright orange vest and a maintenance worker dressed in yellow overalls in 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

A man wearing a security uniform sits on an office chair by the roadside in June 2021. A man wearing blue overalls sits on a bench in Shanghai’s Jing’an Park in April 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

A man wearing a camouflage outfit prepares to cycle in November 2021. A man wearing a camouflage coat walks in the middle of a street in November 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

A take-out worker waits to pick up orders at a store in Shanghai in March 2021. A man in a KFC delivery outfit stands by the roadside in March 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

Two men in denim work outfits sit along a walkway. Two men in yellow overalls look upon pedestrians in Shanghai in 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

Two urban management officers stand watch in Shanghai. A worker in orange overalls waits on a road with items at his feet. Photo: Qin Xiao

Under Qin’s lens, people from all works of life are showcased with attention on the way they dress. Photo: Qin Xiao

A man carrying industrial tools wait alongside the road. A man wearing a parka sits next to a scooter. Photo: Qin Xiao

A group of men wearing chef’s hats takes a smoke break at a back alley. A woman in a light blue uniform walks on a pavement. Photo: Qin Xiao

Two on-duty police officers in Shanghai on May 2021. A man wearing a ‘Mao suit’ catches on reading at a park bench in January 2021. Photo: Qin Xiao

Qin Xiao, the photographer, wears overalls from oil giant Shell. The 34-year-old photographer has been engaged in street photography since 2011, and is known for his work on the theme of “Senior Fashion Hub” featuring chic seniors in Shanghai.