In the TV series When the Wild Geese Return, Wang Yan’s character Aunt Zhou once said that wearing crimson red brightens the complexion. It seems she was right. In traditional Chinese colors, red is the most complexion – enhancing. Whether it’s the bright red of the New Year or the peach pink of young girls, […]
Why Do Costume Dramas Always Feature Loose Hair? In TV dramas, we often see characters with ‘loose hair’ styles, including half – down hairstyles. For ancient people, when was it necessary to tie up their hair? What were the customs around this? The conclusion is that both men and women were expected to tie up […]
In previous features, we discussed the unsurpassable peak in Qipao cinema history—In the Mood for Love. Today, I want to focus on Qipao appearances in TV dramas, highlighting those classic moments where Qipao beauties shone. Each of these beauties has her unique charm, and the Qipao they wore were equally distinctive. In the vast ocean […]
When Qipao meets traditional Chinese red, each piece is a true masterpiece! The fusion of gardenia and jasmine scents creates an unforgettable beginning. Today, I’m sharing about red Qipao. Among all colors, red is undoubtedly the star of Qipao. It’s not only associated with wedding attire but also deeply rooted in China’s historical and cultural […]
It’s rare to see short sleeves in ancient costume dramas. Why is that? Did ancient people not have summer Hanfu? Wearing multiple layers must have been unbearably hot, right? Let’s get straight to the point. How did ancient people stay cool and stylish? They weren’t foolish enough to suffocate themselves in long – sleeved layers. […]
In the ancient – costume drama Yan Hui Shi (雁回时), when Zhuang Hanyan took out a fire – arm, I bet many people’s hearts skipped a beat. Netizens wondered, “Where did Yanzi get this fire – arm? Did she borrow it from Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo?” Actually, fire – arms have appeared in other […]
This is a rather special share today. Recently, at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, there was an exceptionally rare and once – in – a – decade exhibition of traditional Chinese attire—the Qing Dynasty Court Embroidery Exhibition. The exhibition traces the timeline from the early to the late Qing Dynasty, focusing primarily on the […]
Recently, I’ve been reading A Treasury of Cheongsams Worn by Chinese Aristocratic Families written by Song Luxia and Xu Jingcan. This book is set against the backdrop of those Chinese aristocratic families that once shone brightly and endured on the historical and political stage. The cheongsam, as the central element throughout this backdrop, is like […]
Finally, a historical drama recreates the coming – of – age rite. In When the Wild Geese Return, there’s a scene where Zhuang Hanyan, played by Chen Duling, undergoes the Ji Li (coming – of – age ceremony for women). Netizens exclaimed, ‘So this is the touching moment!’ Nowadays, most children are considered adults once […]
Is Cross-Dressing in Historical Dramas for Real? In many historical dramas, we often see women dressing as men to navigate various social settings. While modern audiences might view clothing as a matter of personal freedom, in ancient times, women wearing men’s attire was far from acceptable—it was considered a breach of etiquette and societal norms. […]
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