Too Ahead of Its Time! In the period drama When the Wild Geese Return, the character Zhuang Yushan, the second young miss, often appears in a pink puffy dress. People wonder if ruffled dresses existed in the Ming Dynasty, finding it incredibly fashionable. Let’s start with the conclusion. This style is called Tieli, and a […]
The encounter between the scents of gardenia and jasmine promises an unforgettable beginning. Today, we continue our review of cheongsam styles from films and TV shows, focusing on the 2021 Republican – era spy drama The Rebel. This series stood out not only for its stellar cast, including Zhu Yilong, Wang Yang, Tong Yao, Wang […]
The encounter between Qipao and the magnificent Chinese green creates unforgettable masterpieces. Green symbolizes the vastest and most touching freedom on earth. As writer Li Juan once said, ‘When we see green, we always think: nothing will ever end, right?’ This interpretation, though not as romantic or unique as others, perfectly captures the essence of […]
Recent behind – the – scenes photos from the film set featuring Ju Jingyi and Chen Duling’s floral hairpin styles have sparked heated discussions online. Some netizens pointed out that Chen’s look appears “overwhelmed by oversized flowers and a smaller head,” creating a disproportional effect, while Ju’s styling aligns more closely with traditional aesthetics. Analysis […]
In the Cdrama When the Wild Geese Return, Chen Duling’s post – marriage hairstyle surprised viewers: ‘Why is this married hairstyle so odd? The ends just stick straight up!’ In fact, this is the Sanlvtou (三绺头), a style popular among Han women in the late Ming Dynasty. The hairstyle features a ‘wild goose tail’ at […]
Women understand women best. The cheongsam girls in her paintings are well – known internationally! The second installment of the cheongsam series by the artist has arrived. In the previous issue, we mainly talked about the female cheongsam moments painted by male painters. Today, let’s discuss how female painters shape female beauty, and what different […]
When the wind blows the hem of the cheongsam, the swaying figure is truly beautiful. Today, I’d like to talk about the cheongsam skirt, that is, the skirt style of the cheongsam. Why this detail? Because when we choose a cheongsam, we must pay special attention to it. Selecting a skirt that suits us, looks […]
Sometimes, it feels awkward to see characters in TV dramas wearing large – sleeved outfits for outings, meals, dates, fights, or even sleeping. Were ancient clothes really all about big sleeves? How inconvenient would it be to use the restroom? Are historical drama sleeves getting even larger these days? One netizen joked: ‘So big you […]
Whether watching period dramas or wearing traditional Hanfu, the topic of posture often brings up sloping shoulders, with Liu Yifei being a classic example. So, does classical aesthetics truly equate to sloping shoulders? A recent article on Ming Dynasty undergarments sparked a lengthy debate about the classical aesthetics of sloping versus square shoulders. Today, let’s […]
Isn’t It Uncomfortable? In period dramas, we often see these hard pillows. Even in museums, most pillow artifacts are made of wood or ceramic, making one wonder if they were truly this uncomfortable. The answer is that ancient pillows came in various forms, including silk, cloth, ceramic, wood, and even jade. However, softer pillows like […]
Discount Applied Successfully!
Your savings have been added to the cart.