It is time for yet another part of the history of fashion to make it back to the future! What was once a symbol of tradition and heritage has now transformed into a fashion statement embraced by ...

Young Chinese are embracing Hanfu, or clothing of the Han ethnic majority that was popular before the Qing dynasty. But some say the fashion trend could be weaponized.

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 ...

By reviving the clothes of their ancestors, Hanfu lovers say they are showing pride in Chinese culture and recreating a world of respect and nobility A niche interest has steadily grown to include ...

Hanfu, translating as Han Chinese costume, is the cultural dress of the largest ethnic group in China: Han. With the help of social media, a Hanfu revival movement has emerged out of a desire to ...

"Hanfu is exquisite and complex, but it's only part of the outfit. Careful attention is also needed in other details such as makeup and accessories to create a holistic look," Zhang said, adding that ...

Young women wearing hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, worship "flower god" during a ceremony of Huachao Festival at Yantai Mountain scenic spot, Fuzhou, southeast China's ...

It (the ' hanfu movement') is rooted in anxiety over self-image that has long bothered Han people," said Zhou Xing, an anthropologist at Aichi University in Nagoya, Japan, who with other academics ...

Hanfu enthusiasts attend a celebration of the Huazhao Festival, or the flower goddess' birthday, at the Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside, California, the United States, March 1, 2025. (Photo ...