In early 2025, the animated film Ne Zha 2 (哪吒2) stormed into theaters, shattering box office records and captivating audiences worldwide. Not only did it become the highest-grossing film in Chinese cinema history, surpassing even Star Wars: The Force Awakens in single-market earnings, but it also marked a historic milestone as the first Asian film […]
In the bustling streets of modern cities, striped skirts have become a staple of contemporary wardrobes. But what if we told you this trend was mastered—and arguably perfected—over 1,500 years ago in China? Recent archaeological discoveries and historical dramas like Kill My Sins (掌心) have reignited fascination with ancient Chinese striped skirts, revealing a sophisticated […]
When we think of round fans, or tuanshan (团扇), images of graceful women in flowing robes often come to mind. Yet, the origins of this iconic accessory tell a different story—one where men, not women, were the primary users. From its inception as a tool of etiquette to its evolution into a symbol of feminine […]
In the recently aired historical drama Flourished Peony (国色芳华), eagle-eyed viewers noticed something peculiar about Dong Jie’s (董洁) character, Feng Xiaoyi (冯小姨): she wore a curious piece of fabric draped across her chest, resembling what modern audiences might jokingly call a “butt curtain.” This accessory, however, is far from a mere costume quirk—it’s a revival […]
On February 17th local time, under the auspices of the China Cultural Center in Malta, a wonderful Hanfu show was staged on the streets of Valletta, an ancient Mediterranean city. Along the main street, Hanfu enthusiasts wearing Hanfu attracted the attention of local people and tourists. The young ladies in Hanfu walked forward gracefully in […]
For those who love ancient – style makeup and hairstyles, whether you watched the show Nian Jin during the Spring Festival Gala or followed The Ballad of the Southern Kingdom before, you might be confused about why the characters always have a hanging hair strand on their foreheads. It seems a bit ‘crazy’ at first […]
When watching costume dramas, we often wonder why the ones we watched in our childhood still feel like authentic period pieces, while the current ones seem more like modern dramas set in ancient settings. There are numerous reasons for this. Let’s start from the beginning. Liu Hai (刘海) One of the most common styling elements […]
Recently, the TV series The Story of Willow Boat has been a huge hit. Wang Churan (王楚然), who plays the role of Liu Miantang, presents an image of grace and elegance. The whole drama features the charm of the Song Dynasty, and Wang Churan mainly wears Song – style costumes, mainly cross – collared shirts […]
In the TV series A Love So Beautiful, the “Xian Dian” (仙钿) became the lifelong pursuit of many little fairies. The character played by Cheng Yi even achieved the transformation between immortal and demon identities by switching the marks between his eyebrows of different colors and shapes. Taking a closer look, isn’t this “Xian Dian” […]
Recently, the filming of “Noble Lady” starring Chen Duling (陈都灵) wrapped up, and some promotional and on – set photos of Chen Duling were released online. Some netizens said that the costumes looked a bit cheap and made the characters look old. However, another group of netizens thought that they finally saw authentic Ming – […]
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