Q: How do you become an enthusiastic promoter of Hanfu? A: I am not an active promoter of Hanfu, but I have a certain sense of mission to traditional culture, which can also be explained as enthusiasm and preference. I have written some Chinese style lyrics with the charm of classical poetry before, and I was busy with a drama related to calligraphy a while ago, so I would have paid some attention to the traditional culture. About nine years ago, I began to pay attention to some activities of Hanfu Tongpao (同袍; Hanfu fans call each other Tongpao) on the Internet and kept continuous attention to this. Since then, I have placed a certain sense of mission on the rejuvenation and promotion of Hanfu. At the same time, Kevin, the director of our company, has some contacts with relevant departments in Xitang (西塘), Zhejiang Province, so it's a coincidence that we started the first Hanfu culture week in Xitang seven years ago. Q: In your mind, what is the existence of Hanfu? A: Hanfu is a long-forgotten traditional dress. Sometimes to explain the Han suit to others, you need to add another sentence: the Han suit is the traditional…

Background of Hanfu Parade Day At noon on November 22, 2003, Wang Letian, a power worker, dressed in Hanfu, which disappeared in daily life for 358 years, appeared on the street. He dressed in a Hanfu composed of a long Quju (曲裾) and a cocoon silk outer garment, strolls in the square, park and shopping mall in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. He said he did so in the hope of "promoting Hanfu" with his own meager strength and making people accept the traditional Chinese clothing again. Although this Han suit is simple and even a little out of shape, it was sewn by Wang Letian and his friends. These like-minded men even set up a team to search for documents, pick up sewing needles and make this Hanfu. Despite the ridicule and incomprehension of some people, Wang Letian calmly walked through the crowd and walked on the most prosperous street in Zhengzhou. He is more and more determined to promote Hanfu. He hopes to influence others with his limited power. Zhang Congxing, a reporter from Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore, came across the photos and wrote a report based on them. This article has also become the first article to…

In Hanfu, "Doupeng (斗篷, Cloak)" and "Pifeng (披风, Cape)" are often confused. It seems that there is no difference between them in Hanfu. But in fact, they are totally different things. Today, we will introduce the difference between them.   "Doupeng (斗篷, Cloak)" Doupeng, it usually has a stand collar, no cap, no sleeve, and generally has a slit at the back. It's usually matched with a hat. Cover the whole body to prevent wind and cold. And the design of the Doupeng is not convenient for the hands to move, so it just keeps people warm. Doupeng, evolved from coir raincoats, was originally made of hemp to resist rain and snow. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, silk fabrics were widely used in Doupeng, not limited to rainy and snowy days. It was a kind of clothing to keep out the cold, with long and short styles, high collar, and low collar. When going out in winter, both men and women, officials, and people like to wear Doupeng, but there's a rule that you can't be salute in this kind of dress, or it's considered disrespectful. After the middle of the Qing Dynasty, women's cloaks were very common, and…

When it comes to the skirts of the Ming Dynasty, many people will remember the typical "Ma Mian Qun (马面裙, horse face skirt)",  often gives a sense of elegance and wealth. It looks very dignified and gentle when matched with Han suit Ao (袄).   Introduction of Ma Mian Qun & Lan Ma Mian Qun, also known as "Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats skirt)", is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. There are four front and back skirt doors, overlapping each other, side pleating, middle skirt door overlapping part, commonly known as "Ma Mian (horse face, 马面)". The whole circle of patterns on the Ma Mian Qun's is called Lan, the bottom is called bottom Lan, and the top is called knee Lan. Double Lan was very popular in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. But later, with the growth of women's top in the Ming Dynasty, the knee Lan was gradually weakened because they were covered, while the bottoms Lan were widened and bold.   Why is it called "Ma Mian"? The question of why Ma Mian Qun named has always been puzzling, what's the relationship between the animal's name and the skirt? In fact, "Ma Mian"…

Hanfu, also known as Hanyiguan and Hanzhuang, generally refers to the traditional costumes of the Han nationality, but not the clothing people wear in the Han Dynasty. In ancient china, clothing possessed high values with regards to different aspects. In addition to the basic functions of warm-keeping and aesthetic, the most important essences are the cultural and political meaning it represented. There are many styles of Hanfu clothing, which can be roughly divided into three categories: Yichang system, is the kind with the separation of the upper and the lower garments. Shenyi system, is the one-piece kind that unites the upper and the lower garments together, make separately and sew together. Paofu system, cut out the upper and the lower garments with a piece of cloth, no seam in the middle, natural integration. Based on these three basic forms of dressing, this article will introduce some classic Hanfu clothing styles. Yichang System  Ruqun Ruqun appeared in the Warring States period, rising in the Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Ru skirt was the daily dress of ordinary people (women) until the late Ming and Qing Dynasties. Ruqun, with the short clothes on the upper body and the skirts on the lower…

With thousands of years of history, Hanfu of Wei Jin style is still an important part of the Hanfu system today. The style of the Wei (魏) and Jin (晋) dynasties can well outline the curve of people. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a good helper of body shaping. In addition, other features of the Wei Jin system are also very fashionable. 1.Indirect color (间色) Women's indirect color skirt is not only modern, but it has also been a popular fashion piece for thousands of years. Red and green can be called Fei Bi skirt (绯碧裙), when the color is dense to a certain extent, it is the classic element of our modern fashion - stripes. 2. Vertical shoulder panel It not only creates the falling shoulder silhouette in fashion but also has the effect of lengthening height in vision. 3. Overlay (叠穿) In terms of overall wear, Jin style is one of the most suitable styles for overlay. The neckline shows the colors and patterns of each layer, with rich and delicate details. Overlay creates a sense of hierarchy as well as a balance and control over details. These are not only the exclusive of modern…

The rise of a fashion storm is often driven by top designers and fashion trendsetters. In ancient times, who promoted the fashion trend? Imperial concubines and noblewomen are the fashion pioneers, the costumes they wear always arouse the fanatical imitation of the people. Ancient literati and intellectuals are a category of connotation. Every change in clothing is like a revolution in thinking. Different fashion groups have created a variety of ancient Chinese costumes. Yellow Emperor (黄帝): the first fashion designer The earliest clothing in China was "Shangyi Xiachang(top clothes and underdress)" form, it is one of the earliest garment forms in China, It is the first style of the Hanfu system. Ancient documents and unearthed human-shaped pottery prove that the garment form of Shangyi Xiachang was formed in the Shang Dynasty at the latest. Xishi (西施): goddess of long skirts and high heels The old saying goes: "Gold can't be pure and man can't be perfect", Xishi is a famous beauty in ancient times, belongs to the level of "drop-dead gorgeous", but XiShi's feet were bigger than the average, so she tried to cover up the defect. Because she likes dancing, she often wears long skirts and makes a pair…

It might not be the first time you've heard of Hanfu (汉服). This kind of traditional Chinese costume has been discussed by media around the world frequently. More and more Hanfu events are being held, and more and more people are trying to wear traditional costumes. When browsing social media, you can often see beautiful pictures of Hanfu dresses. Even many people have incorporated them into their daily life. What types of groups are fancy in Hanfu? What are their original intentions of buying and wearing Hanfu? What attractiveness does Hanfu suit have? and more... This new report will introduce to you the current environment of Hanfu in several aspects. I. The Overall Situation of Hanfu Rapid Development of Hanfu Industry The revival of Hanfu culture began in 2003. An electric worker named Wang Letian walked with Hanfu on the street to promote it. This was the first person who wear Hanfu in the public. Currently, there are more than 1300 Hanfu cultural associations in the world in 2017, and there are more than 2000 in 2019, an increase of 46% can be seen in these two years. In China, there are more than 2 million consumers in the Hanfu…

Hanfu wedding, refers to wearing the traditional costume of the Han nationality: "Hanfu", with "Shi Hun Li (Shi Hun Li is the earliest record of the wedding system of China.)" as the prototype, held in line with modern aesthetic taste and etiquette recognition of the traditional wedding of the Han nationality. Let's enjoy the beautiful Chinese traditional wedding dress together. When modern people restore the traditional Han wedding, they can roughly sum it up into : Zhou wedding represented by the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties; Tang wedding represented by the Wei, Jin and Tang Dynasties; Ming wedding represented by the Song and Ming Dynasties. The traditional Chinese wedding ceremony is generally divided into three parts: pre-wedding ceremony; formal wedding ceremony; post wedding ceremony. More about the history of Hanfu wedding & the history of Hanfu wedding dress:

The beauty of Chinese hanfu is varied and charming. Foreign students studying in China have more opportunities to get in touch with Hanfu. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies' overseas students wear Hanfu and appreciate the beauty of Chinese traditional culture. Learning the Knowledge of Etiquette and Music Lakeside Scenery Record Unforgettable Moments It is hoped that such activities will be held regularly so that more people can experience the charm of Chinese Hanfu~

The cheongsam (literally, long shirt/dress), also known as Qipao or Mandarin Gown, was a type of feminine body-hugging dress with Manchu and Western elements. It was first used as the uniform of Shanhai girl schools at the time of the Republic of China period (1911-1949). Back then, it was very popular for representing the images of new era knowledge females. Cheongsams led a fashion trend for a long time during the Republic of China period. After the sovereignty was transferred to the People’s Republic of China (1949), Cheongsams had been forbidden as they were a sign of bourgeoisie. It was until the conduct of the Reform and Opening policy in the 1980s that Qipaos being prevalent again. Nowadays, Qipaos have gained more and more attention with a great number of local and international designers involved. History When it comes to modern Qipao’s origins, there are 3 mainstream claims. The first claim suggests that modern Qipao is only the evolutionary style of Manchu’s clothing. The second claim says western elements affect a lot on modern Qipao designs. The last claim supposes that ancient Chinese clothing plays an important role as well. 1. Qipao with Manchu Speaking of the history of Cheongsams, the…

When you were eighteen years old, what kind of adult ceremony would you like to have? Nowadays, many teenagers who know Chinese traditional hanfu will wear elaborate Chinese clothes on the day of the adult ceremony. The graduates of the British International School chose the traditional adult ceremony as their graduation gift and adult declaration. Adult teenagers arrived at the scene on time to make up before the ceremony. Their youth is marked by their beautiful black hair. At ten o'clock in the morning, the guests were seated. The ceremonist, Cai Zehong, dressed in Hanfu and Dongpo scarf, announced the official beginning of the ceremony. Ji etiquette (笄礼) and guan etiquette (冠礼) are an important part of adult etiquette. Boys and girls are sitting in the middle of the stage wearing top Yi and upper Shang (basic Chinese traditional dress). The teacher solemnly put on their Ji (hairpins) and guan (crowns). It marks that they can pull up their hair from today and show people their mature appearance. Later, teenagers wear more solemn clothes. The following links are carried out separately. First of all, the boys are on stage. They put on big black sleeves and showed them to the…

Are you still helpless when taking pictures? Do you feel that embarrassed hands are nowhere to be put? We often see some pictures of girls wearing hanfu on the Internet, such as fairies, but we always feel embarrassed when we go to take pictures by ourselves. When the camera is facing you, you don't know what to do. You will suddenly find that pose is very important when taking pictures. Today let's learn how to pose when we shoot hanfu. Props Series The use of props is particularly important in the filming of Chinese costumes. They can help you find a place for your hands. Fans, umbrellas, books, lanterns, musical instruments. They are all good props to add temperament to you. With props, we can interact with props in various ways, and the story of the picture will be rich. Common props are as follows: [Lantern] [Fan] Different shapes of fans and different clothes will have different effects. It can be shaded, placed on the chest, or half-opened folding fan. More importantly, it can be used to block the face. [Musical instruments] The commonly used instruments are Xiao (萧), Dizi (笛子, flute), Qin (古琴), Pipa(琵琶), etc. [Book] [Umbrella] All kinds…

Is Hanfu a Niche Culture? You may have never heard of Hanfu before. Hanfu is the Chinese traditional clothing of the Han people. Han has a history, which can be traced back for thousands of years, and the charm of Hanfu has also flourished for centuries, leaving the brightest colors in the river of history. wear hanfu add unexpectedly natural charm. The flowing and graceful lines lead to tantalizing thoughts and rich imagination. Hanfu should be fashionable? Hanfu is a traditional Chinese culture, but it is also the pursuit of beauty, the same as for the pleasure of the eyes. Can't Hanfu and fashion be better combined? We did a little interview to see what the Hanfu fans said: I think that Hanfu should not only be revived, but also be synchronized with the times. Just like the characteristics of Han clothes in each period are different. At different times, Hanfu also has different styles. Han clothes are not blindly self-confident. We should also create hanfu that belong to our times. ——Katherine In the future, we hope that Chinese clothes will be freer. It is a kind of culture but also a kind of clothes. We hope that they can develop…

August 23 is the "Chu Shu (处暑)" in China's 24 solar terms, "处" is mean: "leave", "暑" is mean that "summer". It means that the heat of summer has passed and the prelude of autumn has slowly opened. Today, I bring you some suggestions on the style of Hanfu. They are suitable for wearing when the weather is slightly cooler. Stand collar ao dress (立领袄裙) The weather starts to cool down, so we need to keep warm in early autumn. Stand collar Ao dress fabric selection is generally moderate thickness, if cold can also be appropriate in the clothes wearing clothes to keep warm. Duijin ruqun (对襟襦裙) In autumn, mountain flowers are romantic and suitable for wearing a pair of Duijin ruqun to go out. And the Duijin ruqun is more convenient to handle, if you go out, the action is also more convenient. Crossed collar ruqun (交领襦裙) The crossed collar ruqun is warmer than the skirt, and you can wear thermal underwear under the jacket. In the cool weather. Vertical collar Cape ( 竖领披风) The vertical collar cape is lighter than the stand collar Ao dress. It can also wear a sling, or warm clothes, if the weather is…

Lifen is a cardiologist in China and a Hanfu fanatic at the same time. She accepted our invitation to share her experiences about collecting and wearing Hanfu. She collects different styles of Hanfu and loves Cheongsam (Qipao) in particular. Let’s see how she falls in love with Hanfu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newhanfu: You’re a doctor, right. Would you mind sharing your working lives with us? Lifen: I’m a cardiologist. It’s been about 15 years since the first day I face cardiac diseases. Speaking about this career, as you can imagine, I’m living under serious stress everyday. It’s me who decides if my patients’ can continue their lives. The white coat I wear, the demeanor I bring with me, and the reputation of the profession I entered, all of these stand for a sacred trust that comes with great responsibility. Newhanfu: No doubt it’s a sacred profession. As you mentioned, there’s a lot of pressure you need to face in your career life. Are there any hobbies or interests that help you to reach a work-life balance? I know you‘re a Hanfu fanatic, and that’s why we have today’s talk. Could you talk about it? What is the role Hanfu play in your…

We have introduced Banbi (半臂) before, which is a kind of hanfu very suitable for wearing in summer. The tan collar introduced today is a small classification of Banbi. You will find that the shape of the tan collar is very similar to the collar of the T-shirt we usually wear. Tan collar (坦领), also known as U-collar, is a kind of short coat with a wide collar. Some of them cover it outside the skirt, some like today's short windbreaker. The lower body is matched with a long dress, which fully reflects the graceful posture and natural beauty of women in the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the tan collar was more popular, not only for men and women but also for court uniforms. I spelled out a long picture to introduce it. It's easier to understand： Because of the wide popularity of Hu culture among different classes in the Tang Dynasty, it became a fashion hanfu for women to wear small sleeves in the Tang Dynasty. Popular in the Sui and Tang courts, and later spread to the folk, enduring. There are many conjectures about the origin of the tan collar. One conjecture is that the tan…

Chinese tourists may wear kimonos to go to Tokyo in Japan, but there are also foreign tourists who come to China to experience a world of martial arts. With Chinese kung fu, martial arts novels, and online novels popular in foreign countries, many foreign tourists are full of curiosity about the Chinese martial arts world. After arriving in China, there are some tourists who wear Chinese hanfu costumes to experience a "martial arts master". Recently, a foreign beauty "Heroes" appeared in Lingchuan, Guangxi (灵川, 广西). Lingchuan has been the hometown of ginkgo since ancient times. Every autumn and winter, the ginkgo is yellow, as if it is entering a golden sea. This is the most natural background for shooting martial arts, and there are countless visitors to Lingchuan every year. However, it is rare for foreign female tourists to wear hanfu to play the heroes. Even the locals are amazed. In recent years, more and more foreign friends come to China to experience cheongsam, Chinese costume, and even knight-errant costume. If you want to experience Hanfu, you can leave a message to communicate with me.

Summer is coming. It's the season of silk and chiffon. Although it's hot, the elegance and droop of silk and chiffon make summer beautiful immediately. Hanfu made of silk and chiffon are easy to clean, preserve, and wrinkle. They are one of the easiest kinds of cloth to clean and maintain. But we can still see a lot of hanfu, the cloth turns yellow and old, after wearing them several times. In the final analysis, it is the reason why there is no cleaning in the washing process. In the process of washing hanfu, there are several points needing attention. I hope it will be helpful to you. The correct way to wash hanfu is to wash them by reversal. Hand wash them as much as possible. To put it in the washing machine, remember to wrap it in a laundry bag. Dark hanfu may be partially discolored for the first time. It should be noted that dark and light colors must be washed separately. If you buy dark colors, you can soak them in warm brine for half an hour, which can reduce the discoloration. Cotton fabrics will shrink in the first washing. It can be soaked in water…