In July 2024, the international luxury brand DIOR was accused of plagiarizing the horse-faced skirt, a traditional Chinese dress, which sparked a heated discussion. This unexpected plagiarism scandal has brought the horse-faced skirt, a traditional Hanfu item, back into the public eye and become a fashion item sought after by Hanfu enthusiasts. With the help of many celebrities and bloggers, horse-faced skirts quickly became a "hot item" in the Hanfu industry, with searches increasing 23 times compared to the same period last year.
Hanfu culture is reviving and horse-faced skirts are gaining popularity
As one of the representatives of traditional Chinese clothing, the horse-faced skirt has appeared as early as the Tang Dynasty. It is named after the saddle-shaped skirt. In recent years, with the rise of national style culture, more and more young people have begun to pay attention to and love Hanfu culture. The incident of DIOR plagiarizing the horse-faced skirt will undoubtedly fuel the revival of Hanfu culture. Many Hanfu enthusiasts have posted beautiful photos of their horse-faced skirts on social platforms to express their love and pride in traditional clothing. At the same time, many celebrities have also appeared in public events wearing horse-faced skirts, adding support to the popularity of horse-faced skirts. At a time when Hanfu culture is receiving increasing attention, the horse-faced skirt has undoubtedly become one of the most popular items.
Innovative design upgrades give horse-faced skirts new life
Traditional horse-faced skirts are mostly plain colors, but with the innovative interpretations of contemporary designers, horse-faced skirts also have more fashionable and diverse looks. On the basis of traditional tailoring techniques, designers incorporate modern design elements and use more diverse fabrics and colors to give horse-faced skirts a new lease of life. From simple and elegant to gorgeous and retro, from fresh and elegant to simple and elegant, the design styles of contemporary horse skirts are in full bloom, meeting different aesthetic needs. It is the ingenuity and innovation of designers that have allowed this traditional costume to attract the attention of many enthusiasts again and become one of the hottest Hanfu items at the moment.
Although the DIOR plagiarism of the horse-faced skirt caused controversy, it unexpectedly made more people understand and love this traditional dress. With the joint efforts of Hanfu enthusiasts and designers, the horse-faced skirt has regained its vitality and has become one of the important symbols of the renaissance of Hanfu culture. I believe that in the future, more outstanding designers will devote themselves to the Hanfu industry, making horse-faced skirts and other traditional clothing more attractive.
