On the morning of July 14, 2026, the Zhangshu Red Lotus Base in Ganzhu Town, Guangchang County, Jiangxi Province, became the stage for a unique fashion show. Amid blooming red lotus flowers and centuries-old camphor trees, the “Rainbow Garment” guofeng lotus field show opened the 21st Guangchang Lotus Tourism and Culture Festival. The show was […]
On June 18, 2026, the China National Silk Museum (CNSM) in Hangzhou opened Embroidery Beauty of Zhejiang, the second installment of its “Warp and Weft” textile and apparel ICH series. The exhibition, running through November 16, presents nearly twenty Zhejiang embroidery and drawnwork intangible cultural heritage (ICH) projects in one of the largest concentrated displays […]
On July 11, 2026, the 28-episode costume drama “Key to the Phoenix Heart” (Que Gu) premiered on iQiyi with zero advance promotion, dropping into the competitive summer season with only three days’ notice between its scheduling announcement and release. Despite this “naked launch,” the drama reached a heat index of 5,500 within two hours of […]
The Daxiushan, also known as Dashan or wide-sleeve robe, is one of the most iconic garment types in traditional Han Chinese clothing. It is characterized by sleeve openings without trimmings, exceptionally broad and loose sleeve cuffs, and a relaxed body fit. Originating during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), this garment evolved through the Song and Ming […]
In July 2026, a cultural wave swept across Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) as two Hanfu-related topics simultaneously topped the platform’s trending charts. The hashtags “Wearing Hanfu with Confidence” and “Summer Trendy Couple Outfits” garnered a combined 12.12 million views, signaling a major shift — Hanfu has moved beyond scenic spots, festivals, and photoshoot […]
In July 2026, industry analysis data released by the Chinese shopping platform Smzdm revealed explosive growth in the Hanfu market. During the first quarter of 2026, women’s Hanfu transaction volume soared 455% year-on-year, far outpacing other apparel categories. The dual engine of Gen Z’s cultural confidence and aesthetic spending is transforming Hanfu from a niche […]
In 2026, the qipao haute couture industry is undergoing a structural transformation from traditional garment tailoring to Eastern cultural luxury. According to industry research and the 2025–2026 Chinese-Style Apparel Consumption Trend Report released by the China National Textile and Apparel Council, the high-end qipao customization market is growing at an average annual rate of 18.7%, driven by […]
On April 30, 2026, the “Xi Meng Ren Sheng — Jiangnan Time in Costumes” exhibition opened at the Suzhou Silk Museum as the second installment in the museum’s “Jiangnan in Costumes” series. It is also a featured exhibition within the “ICH Jiangnan” segment of Suzhou’s 8th Jiangnan Culture and Arts Festival and International Tourism Festival. […]
Qipao — or cheongsam — stands as one of China’s most internationally recognized garments. Yet the relationship between these two English names, the garment’s Manchu origins, and its dramatic transformation over the past century remains widely misunderstood. This article traces the qipao’s story across etymology, dynastic evolution, and contemporary revival. Two Names, One Garment Although […]
The “Qipao Season · Wuai Garment City Qipao Grand Garden Shopping Month” officially launched at Shenyang’s Wuai Garment City on July 21, running through August 31. Organized under the coordination of the Shenyang Municipal Propaganda Department, the event mobilizes 6,000 merchants across the market, with over 100 carefully selected qipao and Neo-Chinese style stores offering […]
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