Modern Hanfu

Summary Modern Hanfu, also known as New style Hanfu, originates from the traditional classical dress style of the Han ethnic group and retains its typical formal characteristics, but innovates by combining it with the diverse wearing situations and fashion aesthetics of the current public. The core features of modern hanfu are: innovation, openness, and contextual diversity. While retaining the basic forms and aesthetics of ancient hanfu, modern hanfu has gained more and more popular among consumers in recent years by innovating its design to fit modern people's dressing habits and aesthetics, making it an everyday look. With the return of traditional Chinese culture to the mainstream, there are more and more hanfu with new styles. From both the cultural and productive point of view, the future of the new style hanfu industry is very promising.   The basic situation of the modern Hanfu industry Modernization and daily use will drive the industry further The market size of the modern hanfu industry in 2021 is 1.4 billion dollars, up 6.4% year-on-year, slowing down relative to the past five years. This is partly because of the decline in the ability and willingness of consumers to purchase due to factors such as the…

Want to put together a hanfu-inspired outfit, but still waiting on your hanfu to arrive? Here's how to do it!

When talking about celebrity in the modern Hanfu, Shiyin will surely come to mind. She not only has been dedicated to the promotion of traditional and modern Hanfu, but also often shares the traditional Chinese culture with everyone. Shiyin shares six different styles of modern Hanfu look in her latest video, let's take a look. https://youtu.be/WaQ2zAZ1aGk   LOOK 1 - Street Cool Girl Style For the first set, Shiyin chose a Ming-style Duijin Duan Shan (lapel short shirts) with a very special color clashing design, which is perfect for a cool street style look even though it is a men's style. Shiyin chose to turn down the collar, one of the corners of the shirt tucked into the bottom, and the sleeves on both sides can be rolled up. Then, she paired it with denim shorts in the same color and a leather necklace.   LOOK 2 - Fresh style The second Hanfu item is a women's semi-transparent Ming-style Li Ling Duijin Duan Shan (standing collar lapel short shirts) with a very fresh design. Wearing a camisole inside, unbuttoning the shirt, turning the collar out, and tying a knot in front of the waist. The bottom with light-colored denim shorts…

The modern hanfu is an improved version of traditional Chinese clothing, also called as new hanfu. The modern hanfu is on the basis of Western-style clothing, formed by integrating the basic elements of traditional hanfu outfit. The new hanfu is split into several varieties based on its features that can be part of the form characteristics, patterns, or aesthetic. If you take the word "Hanfu" back to its roots, it simply was the Chinese word for “Han People's Clothing.” Later on, it evolved to mean specifically, traditional Chinese clothing. As they came into popularity in the ancient period, manufacturers began producing these pieces of hanfu with many cutting methods, and they’d cut various lines of fabric, sew them together. It's usually a very loose design that meant they wouldn’t have to have multiple sizes and fits. Eventually, hanfu style developed and people began wearing on a large scale, integrated into their everyday style. Hanfu designers improved their craft to such an extent that it became an art form and not simply as apparel. Traditional hanfu became more valuable and more collectible as pieces of art. That’s not to say that an appreciation of the hanfu today has to be all…

In April, the gradient colors are used to dress up everything in new colorful clothes. Between light and shadow, it seems to board a ball through time. And this color jump, is the beauty of the breakthrough between fashion and tradition. And gradient colors, the application of the same colorful in Hanfu, let's take a look at what the Hanfu Time brings us the latest gradient color Hanfu. 01 The extension of color The word "color" as we understand it today did not refer to color in ancient times, but to the color of the face. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that the word "color" was used as a generic term for the colors of nature. At that time, the culture of the Tang Dynasty was open and tolerant, and the demand for aesthetics in clothing, food, housing, and transportation was also unprecedentedly prosperous. The development and application of color in different fields were relatively proficient, resulting in the most representative Tang Sancai (唐三彩, Tang Dynasty pottery), Cao Mu Ran (草木染, plants dyeing, the use of natural vegetable dyes to color textiles), Tang makeup, etc., which also created the concept of the earliest color system in China. Over…

What's Hanfu Inspired Hanfu inspired, also known as Han element, is the abbreviation of "Hanfu element fashion", which refers to the special original fashion made by extracting certain elements of Hanfu (such as the cross collar) and incorporating them into the fashion design. Hanfu inspired clothing is now becoming more and more common, some modified styles of Hanfu are more suitable for everyday outings or commuting wear, perhaps a perfect blend of fashion and Hanfu. In this issue, we have found 4 sets of Hanfu inspired outfits that we hope will inspire you! Hanfu Inspired Outfits for You When it comes to Hanfu inspired, it is definitely inseparable the Song dynasty style. The Song style itself is very suitable for daily wear and can be easily managed with a little change. For example, this Song suit is made up of a patchwork straight collar Duijin Shan (cardigan) + a matching Moxiong + Song pants. The Duijin Shan is made of comfortable cotton spliced with lace fabric, using the asymmetrical beauty of the design to present a sense of fashion Han style top plane sleeve design, although less Hanfu wide clothes large sleeves of the floating, but also more suitable for everyday wear.…

As the Chinese Lunar New Year is getting closer and closer. It's definitely time to start the New Year with a brand new Hanfu! Maybe you're still torn about choosing a Hanfu, in this post Tongpao App predicts the top 3 Hanfu fashion trends this year, hope it will be helpful for you. 01 Color Not long ago, Pantone released its 2021 colors: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, suggesting that the vibrant warm yellow and calming, reliable gray support each other like the light at the end of the tunnel, bringing hope. And from November 2020, red become the popular color in the search of shopping platforms. Some organizations expect that the popular color in China in 2021 will be "Lychee red (给荔红)", a color close to the shell of lychee. It is also worth paying attention to. Whether it is Ultimate Gray, Illuminating, or Lychee red, it can be very nice to apply to Hanfu costume. For example, illuminating color is eye-catching, and it's perfect for a small area to be worn as a finishing touch! Can also be used as a matching color. The calm gray belongs to the neutral color, can highlight the texture of the fabric. If…

What kind of shoes do you usually choose to match your Hanfu? Perhaps in winter, there are more options than embroidered shoes that can also add a matching style to your Hanfu. For example, boots or leather shoes. Hanfu Shidai gives us some advice on how to match boots for Hanfu in winter. 01 -  Hanfu with Boots - Fashion from Ancient Times The reason everyone is suitable for embroidered shoes is that they are flat designs, as the flat structure can be a good visual solution, unless you wear a pair of shoes with colors that really don't match the outfit. But with boots, there are more things to consider, so the boots that have appeared since ancient times can be said to be a design that breaks the traditional plane. In terms of the genesis of boots in ancient China, they basically started with the nomads in northern China in ancient times, because of the wear and tear of the grass and stirrups on the shoes, so they needed to have boots with thicker heels and higher uppers to cope with the demands. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, boots were introduced to the Central Plains, and were…

Hanfu is a traditional costume with a long history and a strong cultural heritage. Perhaps the first impression of Hanfu is that it is dignified and solemn. However, many of today's Hanfu outfit styles are based on the original shape, with some improvements and modern elements added. This allows many Hanfu to balance the two distinctly different styles of fashion and simplicity, and also gives rise to more ideas on how to wear Hanfu fashionably. Let's follow Jiuzhou Nichang to see what kind of new fashion Hanfu outfits there are. There are often some fashionable Hanfu sets in the Jin-style, because the style of Jin Hanfu is a relatively common cross-collar, which is simple, so even if the style of clothing design is a little more fashionable, it will not make people feel out of place. For example, in this set of Jin-style Hanfu, the clothes as a whole are very modern in both color scheme and pattern decoration. This set of top Ru (襦) is a gentle blue-purple tone, lighter in color, not too strong, and the white print on the clothes can also add a few points of freshness to the clothes. And the lower half is Po…

In December 2020, Pantone Color Institute announced the 2021 popular colors, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, these two colors, a bright and a reliable & calm, Illuminating color is like a light that cut through the moments that were fixed in 2020and becomes the most comfortable match for 2021. Returning to the traditional Hanfu, what are the historical origin and matching of yellow and gray? Let's take a look. 01 - The honored yellow color in history Perhaps subconsciously, you would think that yellow is the exclusive color of ancient emperors. Is this true? In ancient times, yellow was a frequently mentioned color: During the Zhou Dynasty, it was recorded in Yi-Kun (易·坤): "Huang Shang Yuan Ji (黄裳元吉)", meaning that wearing inconspicuous yellow lower garments was greatly auspicious. In ancient China, yellow is used to refer to the earth, which is actually a very friendly color. The yellow color in the ancient painting "Bunian Tu (步辇图)" is a bit on the red side of the yellow, which is the earthy brown we often talk about. In addition, we must mention Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao Kuangyin launched the Chenqiao mutiny, the soldiers offered the yellow robe to Zhao, embraced as emperor. Thus, after…

Apart from the traditional Hanfustyle, is there a more fashionable and trendy style of Hanfu? How to wear Hanfu in fashion? In fact, the answer is yes. Some of the styles of Hanfu have the same genes as fashion, so as long as they are matched with the right colors, they are suitable to be worn as fashion; it is also good to mix and match Hanfu items to create a fashionable mix of various styles. Han Time has brought us a few examples of this, take a look. Hottest style: "Song-style Xuan skirt" The Song-style Xuan skirt (宋制旋裙) is the most fashionable Hanfu suit available today. The narrow hem was excavated from the tomb of Huang Sheng in the Southern Song Dynasty, and the wide hem was excavated from the tomb of Zhou in the Southern Song Dynasty. The narrow hem is similar to the common pencil skirt nowadays, and can be easily managed in solid colors and atmospheric floral colors, while the wide hem is similar to pleated skirts and A-skirts, which can not only change the length but also evolve into many playful styles by applying denim and gingham. Easy to match style: "Mamian skirt" The Mamian…

As the popularity of Hanfu continues to grow, there are more and more voices saying "Let's integrate Hanfu into daily life", but Hanfu for daily wear is not an easy task for some Hanfu lovers, not only should they wear complete sets of Hanfu, but they also need to match the appropriate hairstyle, accessories, shoes, and bags, which is also the reason why many Hanfu lovers are not willing to wear Hanfu every day. But! Today, I would like to introduce to you a lovely lady who perfectly integrates Hanfu into her work life: Li Guoguo (@李蝈蝈要当红军咕唧). Miss Liguoguo has been in contact with Hanfu for many years, and often shares her Hanfu outfits on social media. She loves to go to exhibitions, loves handicrafts, and is obsessed with the beautiful patterns in ancient Hanfu clothes. Best of all, she is creative in mixing and matching Hanfu with fashion. In the video, she made of her Hanfu for daily and commuter style mixed and matched with modern fashion, showing four elegant and charming looks, each outfit is beautiful, with the distinctive charm of Hanfu, and the dapper charm of commuter wear. It turns out that a gorgeous Hanfu can also…

Compared to the more complicated and dignified styles of Hanfu suits, the style of Han element suits is much simpler. For many people who are new to Hanfu, Han elements are a very good choice. Han element set that can make us feel the classical style of Hanfu and also be easy to wear in daily life. We would like to recommend six sets of Han element suits for daily wear, which we hope helpful for you. Black & White Checkered Jin-style Set This black and white checkered Jin-Ru (晋襦) with black striped skirt is based on the Jin Dynasty Han clothing system, using simple lines to highlight the outline of the Wei-Jin clothing, without unnecessary decorations and colors, and the large black collar and skirt make the overall style stand out, showing the modernism of urban Han clothing. The black color itself is skinny, and with the narrow blouse and sleeves, it makes the figure look slimmer. Airplane Sleeves Song-style Set The design is based on the Song-style Hanfu costume, with a black cross-array for the airplane sleeves shirt, a full sequin for the Moxiong (抹胸), and hand-sewn cross-array decoration on the black skirt pleats. It has a wider…

As the weather turns colder, more and more people wear Hanfu in winter. Maybe it's because of the sultry weather in summer, other fashionable clothes and skirts will be more cool and convenient than Hanfu, but in autumn and winter, the elegant and comfortable characteristics of Hanfu can be perfectly displayed, and there is more space to wear match. Wearing Hanfu in winter, not only can you play your own creative well, wear can also be more layered, but also very warm. Suggestions for Matching 1. Wear Mamian Qun with Hanfu in winter Mamian Qun is perfect for the fall and winter seasons, they are sophisticated and thick, and there are many styles to choose from. The first time you see this match, you can feel the warm feeling of Christmas color. Classic red and green collocation meets Matcha green, instantly gentle upgrade, but still gorgeous. The standard Hanfu collocation creates a perfect sense of fashion through color matching. The same is the Christmas color match, this style match is a little more lively, the way to wear it is also more relaxed and casual, lace elements can increase the sense of girlishness. Fresh colors are also a good choice,…

The last month has seen a very large number of Hanfu events, as well as the release of very many new Hanfu styles, especially those featured in the fashion runway shows. Hanfu styles that make it to the show are of high quality in terms of fabric, fit, and design. We've selected some of the most stunning styles from the recent shows, let's take a look at the latest Chinese clothing Hanfu style! Tang-style Hezi Qun & Daxiu Shan The hottest item on the show recently has to be the Tang style Hezi Qun (诃子裙, skirt ) in the picture of the beauty in tears. It not only looks full of senior, with gorgeous accessories as if back to the Tang Dynasty. The classic color matching, wear a full texture. Ginkgo Cat Winter Jiayi & Bijia Winter is getting closer and closer, and a nice winter Jiayi (夹衣) is sure to capture your heart in no time. A cute cat rolling around under a ginkgo tree on an autumnal day is a beautiful sight to behold in this autumnal orange Jiayi. The sleeves are adorned with a lovely lace border and the cuffs are decorated with little round pompoms. Whoever…

Hanfu only through continuous development, that can better integrate into modern society. Preserve the essence, innovate, and integrate the Hanfu into our daily wear. As a result, the new Chinese Hanfu style is emerging. In addition to the mainstream style of traditional hanfu that we know, there are several "new styles" that have emerged.   Style of Hanyang Zhezhong Hanyang Zhezhong (汉洋折衷, combine of Hanfu & Western-style) style is probably the most famous of these styles, referring to the combination of traditional Chinese Hanfu style with modern avant-garde art. Because along with Hanfu, Lolita and other clothes were also developed. Some of the classical lolita styles originated from European court dressing styles. Generally speaking, Hanyang Zhezhong is a blend of Hanfu or Han elements with some European style dressing elements or accessories, which gives a new visual experience. This style of dressing is not only elegant, but also relatively more daily. With the continuous development of this style, there are more and more creative collocations. Most of Hanyang Zhezhong styles are Ming Hanfu, probably because the Ming Hanfu is closer to the modern aesthetic. Often decorated with lace and pearls, with some European court style headgear. Similar to Hanyang Zhezhong's style, there…

The Tang Dynasty (from 618 to 907) was extremely important in the history of China. Many Chinese TV dramas and movies have been filmed with the Tang Dynasty as the background. We have introduced the costume culture of the Tang Dynasty before, today we will show you the beautiful makeup and the history of the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty through the Hanfu drawing of illustrator @Yucha Guozi (御茶菓子) and the Hanfu model @Zhende Caicai (真的菜菜), present the stunning makeup and the history of the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, and feel the aesthetic spirit of the Tang Dynasty which is diverse, confident and inclusive.   Early Tang dynasty: the first year of Wude: 618 AD (武德元年) Narrow-sleeved short garments were popular in the early Tang dynasty. The picture shows a double-bun maid, wearing a shawl collar, a half-sleeved garment with a long skirt, and a skinny shape.   Gaozong period of the Tang Dynasty: 628-683 AD (高宗时期) Next is a "woman in men's clothing", during the Tang dynasty, women often wore men's clothing. This is because during the period of Gaozong, society gradually became more elegant and open, and the body shape that was favored…

With the trend of Hanfu, more and more girls are joining the Hanfu camp, but with the appearance of Hanfu homogenization, many girls are no longer satisfied with the current Hanfu wear, began to mix-match, mixing different elements together (for example, modern fashion elements and classic elements), look fashionable and generous. 1. What is "Western" and "Eastern" mixing? What is a mix of "Western" and "Eastern"? This is what we call "East meets West" style, just like the modified cheongsam, which combines Western modern elements with Chinese classical elegance, that is, East meets West style. The model in the picture is the extreme use of this style, grasping the essence, the Chinese Hanfu horse-face with Western-style hat and lace gloves combined with the wearing, actually has a different kind of elegant debutante style, compared to the traditional Chinese clothing collocation, appears more daily and modern. 2. How to mix-match to give more points to the overall image? ①How to choose Hanfu style? Due to the profoundness of Chinese culture, there are many different types of Hanfu, such as Tang, Song, Ming, etc. However, in order to better combine with the fashion elements, it is often better to choose the plain…

The new term begins and we can finally bring our favorite Chinese costumes to school! But before that, you need to think about it: can you really fit that many Chinese costumes in your dorm wardrobe? Most student Chinese costume enthusiasts should have very limited wardrobe space in their dorm, so instead of bringing more than a few pieces, it's better to bring only the best ones to wear. With the right mix and match, you can wear something different every day! Today, we're going to unlock with you the super simple, guaranteed never-fail rule of wearing Chinese costumes! Beizi, Shanzi = Perfect Early Fall Chinese Costume Jacket Beizi and Shanzi are perfect for early autumn Hanfu jackets: Beizi' is just the right length to cover the lower half of the body and perfectly flatters the figure; long Shanzi can be used as a sun-protective shirt or air conditioner shirt, making it a great choice for early autumn; short Shanzi can be used as a playful jacket and can be knotted at the hem like a shirt, showing off the waistline! Tips: Beizi, which has a fancy edge, and Shanzi, which has a lot of embroideries, should be paired with…

In 2016, the Chinese Hanfu appeared on the Times Square screen in New York City, and in 2018 the first "Chinese Hua Costume Day" was held, 2019 Tmall Hanfu turnover exceeds 2 billion... Now more than ever, there is admiration and appreciation for Hanfu - is the performance of young people inheriting excellent traditional culture. A series of seemingly related, but unrelated news stories involving economics, culture, diplomacy, education, and many other areas have also inspired many people to make the connection that Hanfu is becoming more and more popular. For how did the Hanfu become popular? but always with divergent opinions, without major capital investment, without mainstream media publicity, and without clear academic support. How did this "new" thing, the Hanfu, suddenly appear in the streets and alleyways, in front of and behind the stage, and become a new era's scenic lines? From a conceptual point of view, Hanfu is still no official definition; from an industrial planning point of view, there is still no related industry association; from an academic theoretical point of view, still revolves around the history of ancient Chinese costumes; since it is still continuing to develop, how is Hanfu going over the years? What…

"Look at the dress she's wearing, it's a breeze to walk in summer."As a spokesperson for this statement, Zhang Ailing liked to wear exaggerated clothes with wide sleeves, and in the classic photo, her outwardly expressive looks are matched. Today, let's follow in the footsteps of Han's costume time, and feel the clash of classics and fashion together! She attributes her fascination with clothing to her personal choices in the face of social collapse: "During political turmoil, people have no ability to improve their life situations. They can only create the environment in which they fit - and that is clothing. Each of us dwells in his own clothes." During the feudal era, women' opinion on their appearance was very low, so dressing up became an indispensable part of their lives, especially in the Song Dynasty, when they had to fix their hair and flowers. In the second year of the Song Dynasty (989 A.D.), the imperial court ordered that high buns and crowns should not be worn by women, but the prohibition did not stop women from loving beauty. In the Song Dynasty, there was silk woven with money, called "Xiao Jin", which the government repeatedly banned. In fact,…

As you know, how to dress up for a date is a profound problem. As long as you are social, whether you are single or not, there will be parties or parties. So today's topic is "how to choose modern hanfu style for a date?" If you like Hanfu, have you ever tried to wear modern Hanfu on a date or party? Do you have any tension when you put on your Hanfu on your first date? However, since you love it, you should wear it bravely, show yourself more perfectly, and show the real you more comprehensively. This issue of Hanfu Time provides you with a "dating dressing manual". Don't be afraid to lose yourself during dating.   How should friends and lovers wear when they meet for the first time? It's too serious to wear a grand traditional Hanfu, so try the matching of modern Hanfu & fashion. The bright color system will always be the absolute guarantee for others to shine in front of your eyes, so choosing a red system is a warm show for the first time.   If it's a girl with a good relationship or a guy who starts dating for a while,…

Chinese fashion elements have always been closely related to Chinese traditional culture, auspicious patterns and Hanfu also have a very good combination. There are many auspicious patterns in Chinese folk. On the new year's day, or on a festive day, people like to decorate their rooms with these auspicious patterns to express their yearning for a happy life and the celebration of a good day. It is the most common way to extend and extend the natural attributes and characteristics of some animals and plants. For example, dragon and Phoenix are used to symbolize power. From ancient times to now, Dragon is the auspicious God of ancient China. It is regarded as the totem of the Chinese nation and has supreme status. In Chinese, pronunciation often corresponds to several Chinese characters, so using the same and similar pronunciation can achieve a certain rhetorical effect. These auspicious patterns have been popular from the Han Dynasty to Ming Dynasty, and they are mostly seen in ancient porcelain of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Today, Chinese fashion elements are constantly integrated into our modern life, and our Hanfu and auspicious patterns are also very well combined. Let's follow the steps of Hanfu Time…

Wear Hanfu as a Chinese fashion brand? Skateboarders, but a robe, skirt flying with the wind. ▼ Sometimes on the bus, subway or airport, you can also meet the classical girl in the Hanfu long suit. ▼ A few friends meet to wear Hanfu to go shopping and wear a mixed style Hanfu. ▼ Have you noticed that the Chinese fashion style is becoming more and more popular recently? All kinds of Chinese fashion styles and traditional element designs are sought after by young people, and the frequency of seeing Hanfu is also much higher? More and more fashionable men and women are in love with Hanfu, and they are wearing distinctive traditional clothes and walking on the streets. When young people's fashion personality collides with traditional cultural symbols, it's no longer a "spectacle" to wear Chinese fashion style clothes across the street. On the contrary, these young people dressed in Hanfu construct another landscape of the modern city. Today we also found 5 young people who love Hanfu. Let's feel their daily Hanfu life together. Hanfu & Chinese Fashion & Modern Youth ❶ Miss San sui 24 / actor Q: How much do you spend on Hanfu? A: I…