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…
The new teaser for the historical drama The Legend of Zang Hai has just dropped, and Xiao Zhan’s costumes across different time periods are drawing a lot of attention. One look in particular stands out: his Ming Dynasty scholar attire. It’s Read more…
China is not only home to the rich tradition of Hanfu clothing, but also boasts a long and flavorful culinary history. While we’ve previously explored ancient staples and traditional drinks, one area we haven’t touched on much is snacks and Read more…
The historical drama The Prisoner Of Beauty has been generating a lot of buzz since its recent release. Viewers are praising the cast’s strong performances, with many saying it’s absolutely worth watching. Actress Song Zuer, who plays the character Xiao Read more…
In many historical Chinese dramas, especially those featuring women dressed in Hanfu, you’ve probably seen a scene where a woman gently presses a piece of red paper to her lips — and voilà, her lips are perfectly tinted. It’s a Read more…