In the past, China was known as the “Nation of Clothing and Etiquette,” meaning its dress and ritual culture far outshone that of neighboring regions. If someone dressed sloppily—say, with messy hair and disheveled clothing—they might even be seen as “uncivilized” (though the carefree Wei-Jin era was a bit of Read more…
How many of you clicked on this article because of the title? Maybe you’re curious which outfit Chinese people see as the “better” choice—qipaos or hanfu. By the end, you’ll understand. If you ask which outfit best highlights a woman’s graceful curves and elegance, the qipao would almost always come Read more…
When I was younger, the wedding scenes I saw in historical dramas almost always showed the bride with a red veil covering her head. But nowadays, in many shows, the bride often no longer wears the veil—instead, she hides her face behind an ornate round fan or a gauzy silk Read more…
Since hanfu originated in China, the Chinese hanfu community has been around longer and naturally developed its own set of insider terms or “slang.” Many Chinese outfits fans outside of China may not be very familiar with these. So in this post, we’ll look at some of the most commonly Read more…
We’ve already talked about many types of hanfu in previous posts, but this time let’s do a big roundup. Think of it as a handy guide that marks out the main styles, who they’re for, and a few fun facts along the way. Here, we’re talking about hanfu in the Read more…
I came across a post asking why so many Chinese people seem to have a thing for “white hair.” At first, I thought it was just a niche discussion, but a quick search showed that a lot of people actually talk about it. One comment pointed out that in Chinese Read more…
After looking at those ancient shoes last time, you probably got a feel for how much creativity and style people put into what they wore. But let’s be real—most of us 21st-century office folks still rely on modern shoes for our daily commute. Since we’ve already shared some easy mix-and-match Read more…
Shoes are an important part of Hanfu culture. In ancient China, people even used a poetic term—“foot clothing” (足衣)—to describe shoes and socks. As the name suggests, it simply refers to garments worn on the feet. In the last article, Silkdivas shared some classical makeup looks that pair beautifully with Hanfu. Read more…
In the previous article, we talked about makeup from the Pre-Qin period to the “goose yellow look” of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. But with so many exquisite styles of makeup in the history of Chinese outfit, it’s impossible to cover them all.What we’ve chosen to discuss Read more…
According to historical records, the earliest conscious use of cosmetics can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Makeup was already widespread at the time—not only in daily life but also in religious ceremonies, and even applied to the deceased. Archaeologists have discovered mummies with painted nails, along with beautifully crafted Read more…