The historical drama The Litchi Road has just been released across major streaming platforms. Interestingly, this story has already been adapted into a film, a stage play, and now a TV series—creating what fans are calling the “Chang’an Universe.” In the Read more…
The recent Chinese college entrance exam has finally concluded. Today’s Chinese students wear all kinds of sporty school uniforms, but do you know what ancient top imperial exam graduates wore? As the poem goes, “On the spring breeze, my horse’s Read more…
Hey there, Are you the fans of The Prisoner Of Beauty? Let’s talk about the comb hairpins worn by Song Zuer, who plays the female lead. These combs rest elegantly on her head, adding a gentle, jade-like charm while perfectly framing Read more…
In any period drama, there’s always that hair ribbon—whether worn on top of the head or at the back. Simple as it is, this accessory adds an elegant sway to the wearer, exuding a distinct Chinese aesthetic. How does such Read more…
Recently, Lan Xi (斓曦)—the actress who played Shen Meizhuang in Empresses in the Palace—stunned fans with a breathtaking photoshoot inspired by the Five Dynasties-era painting of “Court Ladies Wearing Flowered Headdresses.” Many online commented, “Wait, this is Shen Meizhuang? I Read more…
We’ve talked a lot about traditional women’s hairstyles, but rarely do we touch on men’s. Maybe that’s because… there doesn’t seem to be much to talk about? Some people wonder: “Are male hairstyles in costume dramas running out of creativity?” Read more…
Have you ever had this thought? Other people look so graceful and elegant in Hanfu, but when you wear it, you suddenly become super cautious—worried I’ll step on my skirt, accidentally flash someone, or worse, that someone else might step Read more…
We’ve covered a lot of hardcore science popularization lately. Let’s talk about something more relaxing now. Why do the zombies in Chinese horror movies always wear Qing Dynasty clothing? And why do they all stretch their arms out like they’re doing some Read more…
Every time I watch a fight scene in a historical drama where the characters are wearing wide, flowing sleeves and still manage to fight effortlessly—even with the wind blowing into their sleeves—I can’t help but miss the high-quality costume dramas Read more…
In many period dramas inspired by Han Dynasty aesthetics, it’s common to see female characters portrayed with delicate, small lips. For example, in the upcoming drama The Prisoner Of Beauty, actress Song Zuer’s look sparked online buzz, with fans exclaiming Read more…