As Chinese cultural aesthetics continue to shine on the global stage, few public figures embody this revival as effortlessly as Dilraba. In Season 3 of the popular Chinese variety show The Truth, she wore a striking ensemble that seamlessly blended Read more…
From June 12 to 13, the “Fashion China: Glory of the East – 2025 China Fashion Industry Gala” was held in Shanghai. During the event, Tian Qinxin, Director of the National Theatre of China, delivered a keynote speech titled “The Fashion Read more…
Hanfu has been gaining popularity both in China and abroad in recent years, but that wasn’t always the case. Back around 2010, when I was still in elementary school, most people in China didn’t even know what Hanfu really was. Read more…
White wedding dresses are undeniably beautiful—that’s just a fact. But have you ever heard about some of the cultural taboos surrounding the color white in Chinese tradition? 🤔 In the eyes of some Chinese people, wearing an all-white Hanfu might Read more…
In recent years, you may have seen young people walking through historic streets or even modern city centers wearing long flowing robes, wide sleeves, and intricate embroidery. No, it’s not a movie set. They’re wearing Hanfu, the traditional clothing of Read more…
Picture this: You stumble upon a photo of a Song Dynasty beizi – those elegant, flowing robes with delicate embroidery. You’re captivated. You imagine wearing it to a summer garden party. Then, a nagging question pops up: “Wait… can I, as Read more…
There’s been quite a bit of discussion on Chinese social media about Jiang Yurong—the student speaker at this year’s Harvard commencement—and the cloud shoulder (yunjian) she wore over her graduation gown. Some people praised the look, saying it was a Read more…
In the historical drama In the Name of Blossom, a party scene unexpectedly features a live acrobatic performance. That spinning object—could it be a yo-yo? Let Silkdivas walk you through the story behind this unique traditional sport! Last year’s Spring Read more…
Does anyone know more about the unique historical role of eunuchs in ancient China? Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz around The Litchi Road, both the film and TV versions — but people have noticed that the eunuch characters Read more…
In the costume drama A Dream Within A Dream, Li Yitong plays Song Yimeng, a modern woman who time-travels to the past. In one scene, she ties her hanfu hair ribbon into a bow, leading viewers to ask: “Isn’t that Read more…