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Last Friday 3/17 I was invited to a local Chinese school to give a small talk on hanfu! The aim was to share hanfu culture with more people here and to present an example to the kids of what doors can be opened to you by maintaining language skills. A little background—I myself attended this once-a-week school from kindergarten up until 6th grade, upon which I pulled out of the school to invite the Chinese teacher that taught me in 6th grade to tutor me at home privately. She was a great tutor and a key part of inspiring my interest in ancient Chinese culture through poetry, history, and more, keeping me engaged while analyzing Tang Dynasty shi and Song Dynasty ci. As I got busy, I stopped the tutoring when I was in 10th grade—and I was introduced to the concept of hanfu not even a few months later! I’ve kept up communication with this teacher for a while (whose name I won’t disclose for privacy reasons) and visited her in Taiwan throughout the years. This year she came back to teach at the local chinese school and invited me to give a talk on hanfu there. For the…

Today, I will introduce you to a photographer. Her name is Dang xiaoshi (当小时). She is a Sichuan girl. She spends most of her time in Beijing. Like many people, Dang xiaoshi has been shooting some "commercial works" in order to live. However, due to a strong preference for "Chinese Style", there are occasional works of ancient style in private. At first, Dang xiaoshi just liked the costume style, but all the changes started with an invitation. A friend of hers got married and invited her to Nepal to take wedding photos. At that time, Dang xiaoshi put forward the idea of shooting with the theme of "Hanfu" to her friends. Originally, she just wanted to take a meaningful wedding photo for my friends, but when the photo came out, it got a lot of praise. Looking at the endless praise of Chinese clothes, she found that the charm of the original culture is so great. So she left beautiful pictures around the world with her Chinese clothes. Let's see what beautiful places she's been to. Hanfu in the United States When Hanfu, music and American enthusiasm are combined, there is a different spark. Hanfu in Nepal Hanfu in Japan…

On October 5-6, 2022, the "2022 Guo Feng Da Dian (国风大典, Chinoiserie Grand Festival)" was held in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, with a host of celebrities and Hanfu netizens attended the event in gorgeous Hanfu. As always, all of the hanfu costumes in the Chinoiserie Grand Festival were gorgeous and retro, perfectly replicating the look of various ancient costumes in China. Works from photographer Li Ge: Works from photographer Zaitao Xianyufan: Works from Tu Qi Qi Hanfu: It is the persistence of organizers such as the Chinoiserie Grand Festival in organizing Hanfu events that has brought more and more people to the traditional Chinese Hanfu culture. We also hope that through the continuous transmission, more and more young people will turn the culture and skills of Chinoiserie style from a hobby to a way of life. Complete Video of 2022 Guo Feng Da Dian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnMy86GRTBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUzdErtpyf8

A few days ago, we published an article about how to take beautiful hanfu pictures. Today we are going to show you how to take photos of handsome hanfu pictures. Stand Usually, when shooting, most of the postures stand more, start running in from a simple stand. You can try to relax, meditate and lean on objects. Squatting Squatting or sitting posture, easy to combine the environment, create emotions, as well as the overall sense of story. Running and Jumping Running and jumping is one of the best ways to make the picture look dynamic. Create character dynamics with lines. Use the dust and clothes raised by running. Using the dust and clothes raised by running can form the interaction between characters and objects and increase the tension of the picture. Lift up gently, just like a swordsman flying over the eaves. A Small Proportion of the Environment Popularly speaking, it is a long-term shooting, which combines artistic conception to show the interaction of characters. The position in the picture can be either the center or the corner, making the characters the finishing touches of the whole scene. When taking this kind of photograph, the picture needs to be concise…

Beautiful scenery is what every Hanfu fan yearns for. And autumn, golden leaves are the best theme. Put on the Cloaks, the perfect Chinese Hanfu partner in autumn and winter, let's blend into the beautiful scenery~

The 9th Xitang Hanfu Culture Week has started, let's take a look at the wonderful pictures of the scene.

On October 3, a wonderful Hanfu festival was held in Chengdu, bringing together many Hanfu lovers, not to mention the latest Hanfu styles and models. Let's take a look at the live show. Large number of pictures, recommend browsing on a wifi network   Photo courtesy of Hanfu Photographer: Songxi Daqu (松溪大曲) More about Hanfu festival & Hanfu fashion can be found here.

8th Xitang Hanfu culture week was held from October 31 to November 3. We also found some wonderful pictures to share with you. Let's enjoy the visual feast of Hanfu.

The 1st Hanfu Expo - Xiuwu has been grandly opened! Through the pictures, let's feel the heat of the scene.

Harper's BAZAAR took a series of Hanfu photoshoot, using five covers corresponding to five historical dynasties to tell the classic story of "Hanfu", spanning five dynasties: Han, Jin, Tang, Song and Ming, based on ancient books, cultural relics, paintings and calligraphy, and interpreted by five models, trying their best to restore the splendor of Hanfu culture.

Today, I want to share the photos taken by Liang Xiaosuan, about the Ming Dynasty men's robe.

In winter, it's a good time to take pictures of the snowscape of Hanfu. However, we believe that everyone will encounter the same problem when taking photos: "Stiff posture when taking pictures" (well, this problem may exist in any season). But! Don't worry, we have found some super easy-to-use winter Hanfu snow props for you. Oil-paper umbrella How can you make a snow scene without an oil paper umbrella? It's not only 100% utilized when taking a picture, but also can block the wind when you are frozen for beauty. And no matter how you shoot it, it will be super artistic conception. Usage: Open the umbrella: open the umbrella, but don't fully support it. Keep it half-open, and just look at the umbrella naturally. Support umbrella: open the umbrella, support it flat or tilt it slightly. Back image: put the open umbrella behind your shoulder. Holding umbrella: close the umbrella, hold it in front of your chest, and pay attention to relaxation. Mili Mili: 幕篱; an ancient hat for women to cover their faces when they go out. When taking Hanfu photos, you will also encounter the situation that it is not natural to look directly at the lens.…

As a traditional Chinese costume, hanfu can not only bring out the elegance and dignity of women, but also make men become classical and courteous. We have compiled the top 10 of the hottest hanfu male models, let's enjoy their perfect looks!   Gong Han · 宫寒Ghan   Ju Mang · 句芒   Lu Cha Bai · 鹿荼白   He Chuan · 鹤川   Qian Ye Qi Ming · 浅野启铭   Jiu Ke · 玖柯9k   Zhuang Han · 庄翰_Roya   aDa · 阿达发奋图强   Xiao Meng · 小梦   Yangyang · 洋洋 Leave a comment and tell us which is your favorite hanfu male model!

The beauty of Chinese hanfu is varied and charming. Foreign students studying in China have more opportunities to get in touch with Hanfu. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies' overseas students wear Hanfu and appreciate the beauty of Chinese traditional culture. Learning the Knowledge of Etiquette and Music Lakeside Scenery Record Unforgettable Moments It is hoped that such activities will be held regularly so that more people can experience the charm of Chinese Hanfu~

It's that time of year again when the maple leaves are in red, so put on your hanfu and make memories in the fall. Preparation of clothing Maple leaves, the color is bright and enthusiastic like fire, and maple lush land, the overall color are colorful, then the clothing can not be mainly in cold tones, but also in warm tones, but not too bright, in order to avoid stealing the color of the maple leaves. If you think you are not suitable for warm colors, universal white is also good. Also, the maple scene is also an elegant scene, a scenery loved by literati, so the hanfu is the most suitable, and the rhythm of the maple scene is the most compatible.   Preparation of lens It is recommended to use 70-200 telephoto or 105 fixed focal lengths, if the distance from the object to be photographed is suitable, it can capture the whole body or half body of the model, which can not only express the environment, but also highlight the character. Whether shooting model or maple leaves, highlighting the subject can make the photos more impactful and better ensure the quality of imaging, such as the model's…

In the Hanfu circle, there are many famous female models, and if you often follow hanfu catwalks and the latest hanfu products, you definitely know them well. Their looks are not only beautiful, but also have their own unique features, they are natural classical beauties, and it is because of their features that bring a different beauty to hanfu. We've compiled 10 of the most popular female models of hanfu to see how they interpret the beauty of hanfu!   Sheng Wei · 圣微ViVi   Maoxia Xiaoka · 猫夏小卡   Bu Ji · 不及   Jiu Jing Yan · 九井宴   Xiao Dou Kouer · 小豆蔻儿   Shi Li · 十里   Si Yiner · 司音儿   Mei Miaomiao · 美喵喵   Tang Yuan Qi · 唐元七   Lao Baba · 老八捌   Leave a comment and tell us which is your favorite hanfu female model!

Many girls like to take a set of Hanfu photos as a memory when they buy a new Hanfu. When we take portraits, besides paying attention to our hairstyle and makeup, there is also a very important aspect, which is the decoration we hold in our hands when taking pictures. Now there are many ancient style decorations available for us to choose from, which can make our look more exquisite, and we can choose according to demand. Today, I would like to introduce you to the four props commonly used in Hanfu photography, and hope that they will be helpful for your next photography. The first is similar to the lantern decorations, the name is called Jiangsha Deng (绛纱灯), which is used as a lantern in the Tang and Song dynasties , and now slowly become a decorative piece. Nowadays, the classic color scheme of the Jiangsha Deng is red and blue, which can give people a dignified and stable feeling, and is perfect to match with the Ming-style Hanfu, such as stand collar long Shan and Mamian Skirt. The color combination of the whole look can be a combination of sweetness and steadiness if it is paired with the…

This year's Chinese National Costume Day(中国华服日) offline event was held in Nanjing on December 5th, which attracted many Hanfu enthusiasts and became a grand event to promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture. The main event of "Chinese National Costume Day", the Huafu (华服) Costume Show, was held on the evening of December 5th. Hundreds of young models were clothed in Chinese Huafu, highlighting the style of a Chinese ceremonial state. During the event, the China Huafu Development Forum was held. In addition, a Huafu Expo was held at the same time, which included a display of Chinese Huafu costumes and accessories, a cultural experience of ancient styles, traditional food photography, and other activities. Let's enjoy the live photos from the Huafu Costume Show! Part of the show video: https://youtu.be/AoxtLds9Ehs

The leaves on Huqiu Mountain in Suzhou are turning red. I'd like to share with you the work of two photographers, both of whom took their photos at Huqiu Mountain. The golden maple leaves paired with Hanfu cloak in the same color scheme is perfect for autumn. ------@茶婉不喝奶茶 ------@知岫_ More on the autumn wearing of Hanfu and nice Chinese costume photography can be viewed by clicking here.

The spread of culture is never an overnight process. As a traditional Chinese dress,  traditional Hanfu carries the spiritual pursuit and value orientation of the Chinese people. The appearance of traditional Hanfu in China Fashion Week is a major breakthrough in the culture of Hanfu, representing not only the attention of the Chinese audience, but also the hope to show the beauty of Hanfu to the world. At this year's China Fashion Week, Chu He Ting Xiang (楚和听香) has brought their brand-new product series, which combined the elements of Chinese Hanfu clothing with ancient light and shadow effects, handsome men and elegant women dressed in different styles and colors of Hanfu passed by on the stage, with the graceful Chinese gauze sleeves and skirts shimmering like water waves, looked fairy-like in the mix of lights. The show not only showed the beauty of the Hanfu itself, but also the harmonious atmosphere that is created between the multiple sets of Hanfu. Two main styles were on display: the traditional court Hanfu style, and the Han elements combined with Western-style. 1. Traditional court Hanfu style In the courtly style, the hanfu is mainly presented in solid colors. The wide sleeves and placket of…

The coldness of winter gives this season a different kind of silence compared to the vibrant life of the other three seasons. Even though everything is sleeping silently for the breeding of new life, we can still create a thriving world through the lens. What are some of the scenes worth capturing on a dreary winter day? Hanfu Shidai (汉服世代) has compiled a few great options for you below.   Rime During the long, cold winter months, when the weather is clear and the wind is light or still, supercooled water liquid droplets freeze onto surfaces, creating a rime ice landscape. Because of the harsh conditions for the formation of rime ice and the extreme beauty of the landscape, this is a rare and exclusive winter hanfu photo scene. In the middle of a crystal clear rime, a white winter hanfu is undoubtedly the best choice. When the winter sun shines through the dense forest made of rime ice and shines on the pure hanfu, it will become a perfect winter memory.   Red Leaves Most of us associate the mention of winter with a scene of silver and snow. Winter may be cold and crisp, but that doesn't mean…

Since the time of the Yellow Emperor, Chinese costumes have been perfected with the changes of culture, wearing Hanfu be as beautiful as a celestial fairy, or cute, or as handsome and capable as a chivalrous woman.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, which began in the early Tang Dynasty, with traditions such as viewing the moon and eating moon cakes. Today brings the Mid-Autumn Festival theme of Chinese clothing photography.

At dusk of midsummer, the breeze is gentle. Wear Hanfu with your best friend, enjoy the lotus, and leave beautiful photos.