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…
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…
SilkDivas has something to say about this. There was a big debate a while back—around five years ago, over the TV show Royal Feast. Let’s take a look at this blog’s cover art and do a little “guess from the image” challenge. Which country’s traditional clothing does the cover art Read more…
I actually came across a lot of similar questions from foreigners while scrolling through Xiaohongshu (Little Red Note), and it really made me happy. It’s great to see our international friends wanting to show “respect” for Chinese clothing and being careful not to accidentally appropriate the culture or cause misunderstandings. Read more…
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through TikTok, mesmerized by stunning hanfu dress photos of beautiful men and women, and thought, “I’d love to try that look too”—you’re not alone. But if you’re unsure about buying a full set you may only wear once, renting hanfu is a great option. Read more…
Have you ever come across news of Chinese consumers boycotting a brand en masse? Why does this kind of thing happen with Chinese people? Sure, one reason might be that Chinese people are pretty unified, but could there be other factors at play? When a fashion brand gets “banned” in Read more…
Chinese apparel is gaining more and more recognition worldwide. These days, when traveling, you might even spot “non-Chinese people” wearing it for photos. But beyond casual photo ops, do Chinese people really wear Chinese hanfu in daily life? Is it only for festivals, or do people don this traditional clothing Read more…
Some people might think that Hanbok and the Ming dynasty clothing look quite similar—and it’s not uncommon to see people online assume they’re basically the same thing. Honestly, this kind of confusion is understandable. Not long ago, a content creator wore Ming dynasty clothing for a Vogue photoshoot, and the Read more…