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Xianfu or Shenxianfu: Are They the Same? 1

Xianfu or Shenxianfu: Are They the Same?

The recent trend of Shenxianfu (神仙服) has sparked enthusiasm for traditional clothing culture. But do you know the difference between Xianfu (仙服) and Shenxianfu? Defining Xianfu and Shenxianfu Here’s a clear distinction: Xianfu: Modernized Han-inspired fashion, blending traditional elements with contemporary aesthetics—think oversized sleeves, lace, and sheer fabrics to create a fairy-tale or princess vibe, […]

Did the Ancient People Have Astonishing Hair Volume? 2

Did the Ancient People Have Astonishing Hair Volume?

Questioning Ancient Hair Volume Did the ancient people have astonishing hair volume? Could they create such high buns with their own hair? Well, it’s a joke! The ancient people already had the “baldness crisis” and secretly wore wigs. In fact, the hair volume of the ancient people might not be as thick as that shown […]

Li Landi's Makeup in The Gurgling River 3

Li Landi’s Makeup in The Gurgling River

Recently, netizens have been complaining about Li Landi’s makeup and hairstyles in the drama ‘The Gurgling River (流水迢迢)’. They say, ‘This should be the simplest makeup and hairstyles for a leading actress in history.’ Some netizens even claim that the beggar makeup and prison makeup in the drama look better than the main – line […]

How to Wear High-Waisted Hanfu Skirts, Prevent Falling Down? 4

How to Wear High-Waisted Hanfu Skirts, Prevent Falling Down?

Why didn’t the high-waisted hanfu skirts (齐胸裙) worn by people in the Tang Dynasty fall down? This kind of skirt didn’t have elastic bands or other similar measures. Did it rely on large breasts to stay up? Could it really stay in place without falling? The Principle of Skirt Fixation As we all know, in […]

Li Xian's Pink Round-Collar Robe in Guo Se Fang Hua 5

Li Xian’s Pink Round-Collar Robe in Guo Se Fang Hua

Recent promotional images from the drama ‘Guo Se Fang Hua’ have surfaced online, featuring actor Li Xian in a pink round – collar robe and a traditional Futou (幞头) headpiece. The bold choice of color has left netizens astonished, with many questioning whether men in the Tang Dynasty actually wore such vibrant shades of pink. […]

Top 10 Must-Visit Landmarks in China 6

Top 10 Must-Visit Landmarks in China

China boasts a wealth of cultural and natural landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 must-visit landmarks, based on popularity and significance. 1. The Forbidden City (Beijing) The Forbidden City, or Zijincheng (紫禁城), is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. Spanning 720,000 square meters, it features […]

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Detailed Introduction of 11 Classic Song Dynasty Woman Costumes

Detailed Introduction of 11 Classic Song Dynasty Woman Costumes

Unlike the noble and elegant clothes of women in the Tang Dynasty, when it comes to Song Dynasty women costumes, maybe we are thinking of a graceful and restrained and a plain and neat feeling. The Song Dynasty was the dynasty with the most prosperous literati temperament in Chinese history. Women’s clothing in the Song […]

Chinese Costume Drama Styling Evolution History

Chinese Costume Drama Styling Evolution History

Youku’s pending fantasy drama “Till The End of The Moon” returns to the online game style and moves towards a new design direction. Not wanting the confusion of costume shapes in period-specific costume dramas, these dramas that pursue traditional Chinese costume forms such as “The Longest Day In Chang’an” and “Royal Feast” were also well […]

Top 5 Most Popular Chinese Costume Drama Actresses 15

Top 5 Most Popular Chinese Costume Drama Actresses

Earlier, Liu Yifei’s new costume drama “A Dream of Splendor” was aired, and after 16 years Liu Yifei’s acting in a costume drama has gained extraordinary popularity and attention. Liu Yifei has always been called the goddess of costume drama, in “A Dream of Splendor”, she acted as Zhao Pan’er, seemingly soft and unsupported, but […]

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