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Are Period Dramas' Costumes Wrong?
In the recent historical drama Glory (玉茗茶骨), a particular costume detail has ignited a fiery debate among viewers: the Yun Jian (云肩), or cloud collar. Adorning the shoulders of characters, these ornate pieces have left audiences divided. Are they an authentic representation of Ming dynasty elegance, or a glaring historical inaccuracy? This sartorial storm surrounding a single accessory opens a fascinating window into a much larger issue: the widespread blurring of historical lines in modern costume design, often substituting the flamboyant styles of the late Qing era for the reserved sophistication of the Ming. What is a Yun Jian? Many assume the cloud collar is a standard component of Hanfu. This is not entirely accurate. While the concept of shoulder-decoration…
Are Period Dramas' Costumes Wrong?
In the recent historical drama Glory (玉茗茶骨), a particular costume detail has ignited a fiery debate among viewers: the Yun Jian (云肩), or cloud collar. Adorning the shoulders of characters, these ornate pieces have left audiences divided. Are they an authentic representation of Ming dynasty elegance, or a glaring historical inaccuracy? This sartorial storm surrounding a single accessory opens a fascinating window into a much larger issue: the widespread blurring of historical lines in modern costume design, often substituting the flamboyant styles of the late Qing era for the reserved sophistication of the Ming. What is a Yun Jian? Many assume the cloud collar is a standard component of Hanfu. This is not entirely accurate. While the concept of shoulder-decoration…
In the recent historical drama Glory (玉茗茶骨), a particular costume detail has ignited a fiery debate among viewers: the Yun Jian (云肩), or cloud collar. Adorning the shoulders of characters, these ornate pieces have left audiences divided. Are they an authentic representation of Ming dynasty elegance, or a glaring historical inaccuracy? This sartorial storm surrounding a single accessory opens a fascinating window into a much larger issue: the widespread blurring of historical lines in modern costume design, often substituting the flamboyant styles of the late Qing era for the reserved sophistication of the Ming. What is a Yun Jian? Many assume the cloud collar is a standard component of Hanfu. This is not entirely accurate. While the concept of shoulder-decoration…
Are Period Dramas' Costumes Wrong?
In the recent historical drama Glory (玉茗茶骨), a particular costume detail has ignited a fiery debate among viewers: the Yun Jian (云肩), or cloud collar. Adorning the shoulders of characters, these ornate pieces have left audiences divided. Are they an authentic representation of Ming dynasty elegance, or a glaring historical inaccuracy? This sartorial storm surrounding a single accessory opens a fascinating window into a much larger issue: the widespread blurring of historical lines in modern costume design, often substituting the flamboyant styles of the late Qing era for the reserved sophistication of the Ming. What is a Yun Jian? Many assume the cloud collar is a standard component of Hanfu. This is not entirely accurate. While the concept of shoulder-decoration…
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