Tailor-made is back in fashion

It is the least traditional alumni reunion.

Apart from enjoying camaraderie between old friends and striking up friendships with new acquaintances, members of the Shanghai Overseas Returned Scholars Association also have their feet measured and shoes tailor-made.

"Organizing an alumni reunion is difficult nowadays. Young people would rather stay at home unless you have something to hook them," says Xia Min, president of the association's Cornell faculty club and the organizer of the event.