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From Exotic Attire to a Vast Industry: The Evolution of Hanfu
Chengdu, a group of young people wearing Hanfu poured into the subway from four locations, all destined for Kuanzhai Alley. Lu Xiaowei, who runs a Hanfu shop, led a team of people and set off from Wenshufang. This place, located 3 kilometers northeast of Kuanzhai Alley, is the birthplace of her first physical store. That was 13 years ago. At that time, people came and went in the scenic spot, but no one paid attention to her shop. For this event, there were hundreds of people in each team, and there were so many people who came after hearing about it without registering. The crowd monitoring system in the scenic spot was triggered, and the planned flash mob and group photo were temporarily cancelled. On November 22, 2003, electricity worker Wang Letian, a Hanfu enthusiast, put on Hanfu for the first time and took to the streets of Zhengzhou, attracting the attention of domestic and foreign media. This day was later designated as Hanfu Travel Day by the circle. Various cities will hold relevant activities around this day. Wearing Hanfu to travel is becoming more and more common nowadays. People wearing Hanfu to take photos can be seen everywhere in… -
Which dynasty's Hanfu do you prefer
Hanfu is a thing that has become popular due to the improvement of living standards, the resurgence of national identity, and the improvement of cultural confidence. Many people particularly hope that everyone will wear Hanfu, at least the vast majority of them will wear Hanfu on the streets, because only if this phenomenon occurs can they dare to wear it and go out, so as not to be regarded as "alternative". In fact, clothing trends cannot be controlled by anyone, and not everyone can judge what is more appropriate to wear. But one thing is certain, that is, when the trend of Hanfu begins to emerge, we should understand the culture, history and tradition of Hanfu. First of all, what is Hanfu? Ancient costumes? There were many dynasties in ancient times; the costumes of the Han Dynasty? It’s a bit too narrow; Han Chinese clothing? Naturally, this is not the answer as a result of so many national integrations in history. But these statements are all correct, because "Han" itself is a collective term, and like the word "Tang people", it represents the Chinese nation. Therefore, an accurate definition of Hanfu should be - the collective name for the historical… -
Ten thousand yuan Hanfu, hard to come by
"What is it like to wear Hanfu to travel?" "On May Day, it is the first time to wear Hanfu out" and "Being Hanfu has become a 'national trend'". On platforms such as Station B and Xiaohongshu, more and more people Many users began to share their experiences wearing Hanfu. During the May Day period, elegantly dressed Hanfu enthusiasts can be seen everywhere in the Forbidden City, Phoenix Ancient City, West Lake and other places, and "Hanfu + scenic spots" has become a new way of playing for young people. Wearing Hanfu out in the street is very popular among young people. According to a report by iiMedia Research, the number and market size of Chinese Hanfu fans are growing rapidly. It is predicted that the number of Hanfu fans in 2021 is expected to reach 6.894 million, and the market sales will reach 10.16 billion yuan. On the official website of a certain Hanfu brand, a set of Hanfu sells for tens of thousands of yuan, and the construction period of the clothing is scheduled until March next year. The Hanfu market has huge potential, and capital is rushing to enter the market. In April this year, well-known institutions… -
How charming is Hanfu really
In just a few months, the trend of Chinese Hanfu has spread all over the world. Various Chinese street photos wearing Hanfu have been viewed hundreds of millions of times. #chinesestreetfashion has become a hot new trend on TikTok. I am so proud to be Chinese! Next, BAZAAR plans to discuss more issues about Hanfu with you, so we have invited a mysterious guest to give you some popular science from the perspective of an insider and talk about things in the Hanfu circle. Video blogger @十音Shiyin, as a senior Hanfu enthusiast, has single-handedly brought Hanfu culture into the public eye several times. Interpret the beauty of Hanfu through creation, wear Hanfu to travel around the great rivers and mountains of the motherland and even London and Paris. As beautiful as the Hanfu is, the scenery is as beautiful as it is, showing netizens the most beautiful aspects of Chinese culture. The Hanfu wardrobe at the level of an official lady and the dazzling unboxing cultural explanations are the first lessons for countless Hanfu fairies to plant a piece of grassland. The all-English video "An all-English response to Korean netizens: Hanfu is not Hanbok, please respect history" with over 3… -
Why does Hanfu continue to attract people's attention
From solemn robes to casual blouses, from gorgeous accessories to exquisite patterns, each has its own unique charm. No matter when and where you are, Hanfu allows people to experience a calm and contented elegance. As the temperature gradually warms up, many Hanfu enthusiasts with classic looks and fluttering clothes appear in many parks and teahouses in our city. They dress up carefully, chat and relax, pour tea and drink together, or take photos to check in. , enjoy the good times of spring. As one of my country's national quintessences, Hanfu carries outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics such as dyeing, weaving, and embroidery. At the same time, with the rise of national trends and styles in recent years, Hanfu is no longer just for women, it is attracting everyone. According to the "2024-2025 China Hanfu Industry Status and Consumer Behavior Research Report" released by iiMedia Research, the scale of China's Hanfu market continues to rise and expand, reaching 14.47 billion yuan in 2023. In 2027, China's Hanfu market The scale is expected to reach 24.18 billion yuan. Ms. Chen, the person in charge of Zibo Nianxi Hanfu Cultural Center, told reporters that the capital turnover of her experience center last… -
The family of the Hanfu enthusiast once found her embarrassing
"When will the bright moon come? Ask the blue sky with your wine. I don't know what year it is in the palace in the sky?" The song sounded, and on a red stage in Beijing's Yuetan Park, a girl wearing a Wei-Jin cross-collar skirt danced gracefully. Sleeve movement. This is March 22nd, the Mid-Autumn Festival event of "Hanfu Beijing", which lasts for three days and lasts until March 24th. The dancing girl is named Wang Jiu (pseudonym), a graduate student at Beijing Dance Academy and a Hanfu enthusiast. Hanfu lovers call each other "fellows". This word comes from the famous line in "The Book of Songs: Qin Feng": "How can I say that I have no clothes? I share the same robe with my son." Whenever traditional Chinese festivals come, this group of people with different professions appear on the streets and parks wearing various Hanfus. Some people even wear them for half of the year. "Comrades" have different reasons for being obsessed with Hanfu. Some people simply find it beautiful, some are obsessed with the restoration process of Hanfu, and still others feel that Hanfu is immersed in traditional Chinese culture, and thus become interested in ancient Chinese… -
Experts say that Hanfu is just a newly coined concept
What is Hanfu? Is there any Hanfu style that can “unify the present”? Hanfu enthusiasts place their hope on the academic community to give authoritative answers. In this regard, the reporter interviewed Yu Ying, an associate researcher at the Department of Crafts and Crafts of the Shanghai Museum. Shangguan News: What exactly is Hanfu? Yu Ying: Strictly speaking, there is no so-called "Hanfu". It is a new concept. The public's interest in Hanfu originated from a series of textile cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty. One of the plain yarn garments weighing 49 grams aroused people's initial surprise and admiration for Hanfu, as well as the national culture and traditional craftsmanship behind it. The craze for Hanfu started with the pursuit of Han Dynasty clothing, but the problem is that, academically speaking, there is no real Hanfu in the Mawangdui era. The clothing of the Han nation has integrated and borrowed the easy-to-wear advantages of various ethnic groups. Including the so-called Ming Dynasty Hanfu-shaped dark clothes that became popular later, the introduced robes were also widely popular robes that had long absorbed the excellent functions of northern ethnic costumes, rather than the robes… -
Chinese Hanfu enters life
In recent years, wearing traditional clothes to visit scenic spots has become a trend among young people. During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon that just passed, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province held a free subway event for about a week wearing traditional Chinese clothing. Horse-faced skirts became the "New Year shirt" for more and more people; young girls wore Hanfu to check in at Disneyland. , calling it "the most suitable princess dress for Chinese babies' physiques"; the streets of Quanzhou, Fujian are crowded with tourists who look like Cangpu girls. They have a unique style wearing clothes that started in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Host's words Gorgeous attire, colorful and feathery clothes, clothing is not only a kind of life aesthetics, but also has a strong cultural identity behind it. How does the generation that grew up drinking Coke, eating McDonald's, and wearing all kinds of clothes view Hanfu, which is becoming more and more common around us? How do young people, who appreciate their own beauty, understand the beauty of traditional clothing? Traditional clothing is popular, but what next? The three reviews explain the beauty and beauty of… -
The beauty of Hanfu spanning thousands of years
The beauty of Hanfu: the splendor of thousands of years In the five thousand years of Chinese civilization, Hanfu is like a bright pearl, shining brightly and witnessing the glory and vicissitudes of the Chinese nation. Today, let us travel through time and space together, explore the historical mysteries behind Hanfu, and appreciate the beauty of those unparalleled clothes. 1. Clothes: wide robes with big sleeves, elegant and fairylike Clothes are one of the basic styles of Hanfu. They are characterized by distinct upper and lower garments. Most of the tops have crossed collars and right hem, and the skirt is covered to the right. The lower skirt is wide and long, as elegant as a fairy. In ancient times, clothes were not only people's daily wear, but also a symbol of identity, status and etiquette. Imagine that in the ancient streets and alleys, literati and poets wore wide robes and long sleeves, reciting poems and writing poems, or writing brush strokes. Isn't that elegance and elegance the character of ancient literati that we yearn for? 2. Shenyi Chapter: Simple but not simple, hidden and hidden Shenyi is a unique style of Hanfu. Its characteristic is that the clothes are… -
Why do young people in Hong Kong like Hanfu
In recent years, the "national trend" has become the current aesthetic trend. Hanfu is favored by many young people in the mainland, and Hong Kong is no less popular. Many young people have a special liking for Hanfu and integrate it into their daily life and become a part of their lives. , not only during holidays and leisure times, but also when going to school and going to work. They believe that this is the essence of Chinese culture. Wearing costumes full of history will double their pride as Chinese people. Many young tongpao (the name given to each other by Hanfu enthusiasts, which comes from "Qin Feng" in "The Book of Songs: Qin Feng") inherits the past and the future, and organizes communities to promote the revival of Chinese clothing in Hong Kong. . Experience Chinese civilization and strengthen identity Wu Shuying, the person in charge of "Danqing Chengnan", a Hanfu group that mainly focuses on young people, pointed out that many young people in Hong Kong came into contact with Hanfu for the first time because of its bright and gorgeous style. As I get to know more and more colleagues, I will begin to study and… -
Traveling in Hanfu
During the trip that just ended, Liu Mengting wore a Ming Dynasty horse-faced skirt and put on AR guide glasses to watch the Mawangdui exhibition at the Hunan Museum, completing a visit that felt like a science fiction time travel. In recent years, wearing traditional clothes to visit scenic spots has become a trend among young people. During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon that just passed, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province held a free subway event for about a week wearing traditional Chinese clothing. Horse-faced skirts became the "New Year's uniform" for more and more people; young girls wore Hanfu to Disneyland. Check in and call it "the most suitable princess dress for Chinese babies' physiques"; the streets of Quanzhou, Fujian are crowded with tourists dressed in the shape of Cunpu girls. This costume, which started in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, has a unique flavor when wearing it when visiting the ancient city. The "national trend" is strong on the road to travel. Why are traditional Chinese clothing so popular? Traditional clothing takes to the streets and is no longer "at the bottom of the box" Zhao Xi, 27, has… -
The Essence of Beauty in Hanfu
On the occasion of the Chinese Valentine's Day this year, the marriage registration offices of civil affairs bureaus in many places welcomed many new couples. Dressed in Hanfu, they experienced a unique Chinese-style certificate-receiving ceremony. Hanfu has made a perfect transformation from film and television shooting, stage performances to daily wear today. Behind the "bright Hanfu style", we see the charm of China's excellent traditional culture based on national self-confidence. Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han nation. Also known as attire, clothes, and Chinese clothing. Hanfu is the embodiment of China's "land of clothes", "land of etiquette" and "splendid China". It carries China's outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics such as dyeing, weaving and embroidery, and inherits more than 30 Chinese intangible cultural heritages and protected Chinese arts and crafts. . Since ancient times, Hanfu has been characterized by a formal dress with a broad belt and a short coat with wide sleeves. Compared with Western clothing of the same period, Hanfu has indisputable excellence in human nature. While Westerners use breastplates and skirts to restrict the development of women's bodies, the wide Hanfu has realized the characteristic of allowing the body to stretch at will. The reason why Hanfu… -
The Connotation of Chinese Clothing, Traditional Attire Hanfu
Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han nationality, is officially called Chinese clothing. Hanfu originated from the Yan and Huang dynasties when Chinese civilization began, and was finalized in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The Han nation was given the name Hanfu after the Han Dynasty was formally formed. Since then, it has been followed in all dynasties, but its basic characteristics have never changed. Until the early Qing Dynasty, in order to weaken the national identity of the Han people and maintain the rule of the Manchu aristocracy, the rulers of the Qing Dynasty vigorously promoted Manchu hairstyles and Manchu clothing, and used cruel methods to prohibit people from wearing Han clothing. This was known in history as "shaving hair and changing clothes." This led to the collapse of the clothing system and the gradual demise of Hanfu. Regarding Hanfu, the earliest record is in "Western Han Dynasty Slips Unearthed at Mawangdui, Changsha" "Jane Sisi 'Four beauties, two of them were in Chu clothes and two were in Han clothes'." We know that in the history of China's thousands of years of development, , Confucianism and Taoism thought and culture had many influences on… -
Come and Experience the Beauty of Chinese Hanfu
Overseas, many associations with Hanfu themes are emerging, becoming windows to showcase the unique charm of colorful traditional Chinese culture to the world. "I hope everyone can 'play' together" The DC Fuyao Hanfu Club is the first local Hanfu club established by overseas Chinese in Washington, DC. In line with the concept of "starting with clothes and reaching far away", Hanfu Society uses Hanfu as a medium to carry out cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. Liao Yingjia is the current president of the society. She has learned pipa since she was a child and has a strong interest in traditional Chinese culture. "During the performance, we use costumes and makeup to coordinate with the performance to give the audience a better experience. I still remember that when I was learning pipa when I was a child, I always wondered why my classmates who studied Western music wore gauze skirts and tutu skirts when performing, and we performed Do my classmates who play folk music also wear gauze skirts? What kind of clothing is suitable for playing folk music? This triggered my interest and exploration of Hanfu." Liao Yingjia recalled. At first, most of the activities held by the… -
Understanding Chinese Hanfu in Five Minutes
Hanfu, the full name is "Traditional Costumes of the Han Nationality", also known as Han Clothes, Han Clothing, and Chinese Clothing. It was a style of "Chinese-Han costume" in the main residential areas of the Han people from the accession of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century AD (late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty). "Culture as the background and dominant idea, with Chinese etiquette culture as the center, formed through natural evolution, has a unique style and character of the Han nation, which is obviously different from the traditional clothing and accessories system of other ethnic groups. It is China's "clothes that govern the country" and "etiquette It embodies the "State of China", "Splendid China" and the State of Seris, which carries the Han people's outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics such as dyeing, weaving and embroidery, and inherits more than 30 Chinese intangible cultural heritages and protected Chinese arts and crafts. Origin Formation Some ancient books believe that the Han people (and their ancestors) already have a unique clothing system. For example, "Historical Records" believes that "Chinese clothes were made by the Yellow Emperor" and "Before the Yellow Emperor, there were no clothes or houses. The… -
Hanfu, One of China's Top Ten National Treasures
Hanfu, the full name is "Traditional Costumes of the Han Nationality", also known as Han Clothes, Han Clothing, and Chinese Clothing. Hanfu was finalized in the Zhou Dynasty and passed down to the Qin Dynasty. The clothes of the Han Dynasty were directly inherited from the Qin Dynasty. For example, in the second volume of Cai Yong's "Doctrine" of the Han Dynasty: "The emperor always wears clothes, and Han clothes are adopted by Qin." The Han Dynasty formed a complete crown and uniform system. From the time when the Yellow Emperor ascended the throne to the mid-17th century AD (late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty), in the main residential areas of the Han people, with the "Chinese-Han" culture as the background and dominant ideology, and with the Chinese etiquette culture as the center, it formed through natural evolution. The unique style and character of the Han nationality is obviously different from the traditional clothing and accessories systems of other nationalities. It is the embodiment of China's "land of clothes", "land of etiquette", "splendid China" and the country of Seris, and carries the dyeing, weaving and embroidery of the Han people. and other outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics, inheriting more than… -
The Cultural Significance of Chinese Hanfu
Whenever people mention China, the first thing they think of is the towering Great Wall and the endless flowing water of the Yellow River. However, don’t forget that there is another kind. It is a symbol of Chinese civilization, a representative of the country of etiquette, and civilization. The pride of the world is the Chinese clothing - Hanfu. Hanfu, also known as "clothing", "Hanfu" and "Huafu". It began with the Yellow Emperor's "hanging down his clothes and ruling the world", was passed down when ancient sages and sages gathered, was refined in the long river of history, and ended in the blood river of the Manchu and Ming dynasties. Today, after disappearing for 358 years, on November 22, 2003, it reappeared in the public eye, but not many people knew it. A person wearing Hanfu walking down the street is seen as wearing a kimono. This makes people think, why is wearing traditional Chinese costumes considered so? Why do Chinese people feel so unfamiliar with their traditional costumes? Now, let us understand what Hanfu is? What kind of Hanfu culture does it carry? How developed is it now? Where should Hanfu culture go? 1. What is Hanfu? Hanfu, that… -
How much influence does Chinese Hanfu have on Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok
Hanfu is the collective name for the traditional costumes of the Chinese Han people, and is also known as Hanfu, Huafu, and Hanyiguan. The word "Hanfu" first appeared in the "Book of Han", which said: Later, when people came to pay homage, they enjoyed the Han clothing system. The word "Han" in Hanfu will cause many people to mistakenly believe that Hanfu originated from the Han Dynasty and specifically refers to the clothing of the Han Dynasty. In fact, this is not the case. As early as the period of the Chinese nation, the predecessor of the Han nationality, that is, the era of the Three Sovereigns and the Five Emperors, the prototype of Hanfu had already appeared. After the development of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang Dynasties, the shapes and styles of Hanfu became increasingly rich. As the main costume of the Chinese nation, Hanfu lasted from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period to the Ming Dynasty, and has been passed down for more than 4,000 years. Although Hanfu is just a kind of clothing, it is a product that has been influenced by Han culture for a long time. From clothing design to style to style,… -
Does Hanfu refer to traditional Chinese clothing
What is the difference between what we call Hanfu and traditional clothing today? Why is Hanfu fever happening? What is the future trend of Hanfu... Recently, reporters interviewed costume historians, Hanfu designers, Chinese traditional culture promoters, etc. They explained their understanding of Hanfu from different perspectives. What is Hanfu? What are the characteristics? What is Hanfu? According to clothing historian Professor Huang Qiang, Hanfu has appeared in ancient classics and refers to traditional Chinese clothing. "Huang Emperor Yao and Shun hung down their clothes and ruled the world", which means that Hanfu began with Huang Emperor Yao and Shun. From then on, from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and later the Manchu and Qing dynasties, each dynasty had its own characteristics. Ruqun made in the Northern Song Dynasty. For example, in the Qin and Han Dynasties, "shenyi" means to hide the body deeply, with clothes on the top and clothes on the bottom, which not only combine the two into one, but also maintain the boundary of being divided into two. It is characterized by cross-collar (the left and right sides of the front of the garment intersect), wide body and… -
The Grace and Elegance of Hanfu Attire
In the long river of Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years, Hanfu shines like a bright pearl, radiating brilliance. It is not only the traditional attire of the ancient Han Chinese people but also an important carrier of Chinese culture. Across millennia, it still demonstrates its unique charm and elegance. Hanfu originated during the time of the Yellow Emperor and gradually developed a complete system of attire during the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. In the subsequent Qin and Han periods, Hanfu was further perfected and popularized, becoming the representative attire of the Han Chinese people. Hanfu comes in a variety of styles, from the ceremonial robes worn by emperors to the court attire of officials, and the everyday clothing of commoners. Each type carries profound cultural connotations and ritual norms. With its wide sleeves and graceful silhouette, Hanfu embodies an elegant and solemn temperament. Its intricate designs, rich colors, and exquisite patterns, whether elaborate embroideries or simple lines, reflect the ancient pursuit of beauty and love for life. The colors and patterns of Hanfu often carry profound meanings. For example, red symbolizes joy and auspiciousness, while dragon and phoenix patterns represent power and nobility. The use of these colors…