Finally, a period drama where characters don’t sleep in their day clothes. Many period dramas show characters sleeping fully dressed, which makes netizens wonder: Why neglect such an important daily routine? Did ancient people not have their own ‘sleepwear’? Ancient sleepwear was called ‘Xieyi’ (亵衣). According to Shuowen Jiezi, ‘Xie’ means private or intimate clothing. […]
Costume dramas need to pay more attention! In The Legend of Zhuohua, the ceremonial attire of Zhang Wanyi and Jing Tian as emperor and empress is confusing at first sight—almost like couple outfits. The much – praised imperial costumes are actually incorrect. By design, Jing Tian wears a Di Fu (翟服), and Zhang Wanyi wears […]
Who in Their Right Mind Takes a Bath with Clothes On? In current historical dramas, bathing scenes often show characters entering the bath fully clothed, with just a tub in sight. Does it mean ancient people just rinsed off? Netizens note that earlier films and TV shows depicted bathing more realistically, while modern ones seem […]
Some cheongsams are born to dance with summer! The encounter between the scents of gardenia and jasmine marks an unforgettable beginning. Certain beauties are naturally suited to conspire with summer, like a cool and elegant cheongsam. When the afternoon light cuts diagonally across the skirt, the wind takes on a beautiful shape. It glides along […]
Some attentive netizens noticed: Why does Chen Duling’s corset in When the Wild Geese Return have a front opening? What’s the purpose of the split – like opening? Let’s get to the point. In fact, front – opening corsets like this existed as early as the Ming Dynasty, known as Zhuyao (主腰). They were quite […]
Ju Jingyi: Who Knew a Shoulder Strap Could Be So Versatile? Recently, a behind – the – scenes photo of Ju Jingyi in a drama role surfaced online. She wore a cross – collar dress with a strap tied around her shoulder, paired with a headscarf and a Panbo (襻膊), instantly evoking the imagery of […]
“There is a Western writer (was it Bernard Shaw?) who once complained that most women choose their husbands far less attentively and carefully than they choose their hats. Even the most heartless woman speaks with affection when she talks about ‘that brocade-lined robe from last year.’” This passage is from Eileen Chang’s Record of Changing […]
After the beginning of spring, everything comes back to life. In this season when spring sets the tone and all things harmonize, both people and beauty are blessed. That’s why there are poems like ‘the wind carries the fragrance of flowers, the rain washes away the dust of spring, and people thrive with the season.’ […]
In the period drama When the Wild Geese Return, Chen Duling’s character Zhuang Hanyan wore white at her coming-of-age ceremony, sparking online discussions: ‘Isn’t this inauspicious?’ Actually, ancient Chinese society wasn’t overly sensitive to wearing white. The misconception arises from its association with mourning attire, but mourning clothes were made of undyed hemp with a […]
In the ancient – costumed drama When the Wild Goose Returns, the entrance scene of Concubine Miao is truly impressive. That bright red robe and the hair ornaments… Isn’t it like a flashback to the scene of Princess Yuan’s return to her natal family in A Dream of Red Mansions? Of course, it’s the elegance […]
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