The live-action movie Mulan brings back so many memories for audiences worldwide—it even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design. Yet, when it first hit screens, Chinese viewers couldn’t stop discussing its Chinese outfit, makeup, and props. What might Mulan Read more…
The Tang Dynasty was the peak of China’s feudal society. Back then, both people’s thinking and material production reached historic heights. Tang dynasty clothing fashion, evolving dramatically across nearly three centuries, showcased unparalleled diversity in silhouette, color, and ornamentation, moving from 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 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 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 Read more…
Most hanfu you’ll find on our Silkdivas site follows the “top + bottom” style. A lot of folks just throw on the outer layers without a clue what goes underneath—me included, back in the day (I’d just wear shorts and Read more…
You’ve probably seen lots of women wearing hanfu—take actress Xu Jiao, for example. She wore a wide-belt mamian skirt to the 36th Golden Rooster Awards while promoting the film Be My Family. It was a great way to showcase the elegance of 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 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 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 Read more…