“They looked fairy-like, dreamy. I was completely drawn by the beauty of these clothes, and then eventually came to understand the culture of Hanfu, and I liked it more and more.” Now aged 19 ...

To say Hanfu is not new is an understatement. This traditional style of clothing – a robe or jacket paired with a skirt worn by the Han people of China - is 3,000 years old, but a new wave of ...

Best of all, we fit right in with the dozens of other young Chinese wearing the flowing dresses, wide sleeves, and elegant sashes of hanfu — an umbrella term for a wide range of traditional or ...

Models walk down the runway in hanfu at an event held in Luoyang, Henan province, in September, 2023 (ZHANG YIXI / FOR CHINA DAILY ) Hanfu, the traditional Chinese attire, has gained popularity as ...

When Luo Zhenchen first put on Hanfu, the traditional dress of China’s Han people, its wide sleeves, crossed collars and long robes transformed him. “I felt a strong sense of affection and ...

Chen Xiaofang, a 26-year-old fresh college graduate, has placed an order online for a piece of a long gown, embroidered with flowers and bead or Hanfu - an ancient garment traditionally worn by ...

When shoppers browse the garments at one of China’s largest online shops selling traditional Chinese costumes – Hanfu – they may be surprised to see Christmas themes. On one dress ...

Ancient Chinese couture is getting a holiday makeover. In recent years, some hanfu lovers have taken their costumes a step further, incorporating Christmas themes to sprinkle in the holiday spirit and ...

Yu Cheng, who is responsible for managing the Hanfu costume society, shows a set of Hanfu costume at the China Cultural Center in Valletta, Malta, on Jan. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Wenxian ...