Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by brightening up your wardrobe with a stunning pomegranate red Hanfu dress. HAN TIME will use the combination of pomegranate color and hanfu as the starting point to recommend a series of suggestions for wearing red hanfu dress in summer.
Pomegranate color refers to a slightly deeper shade of red, resembling the color of pomegranate fruit or bright orange-red like the color of pomegranate flowers.
As summer approaches and greenery abounds, the blooming of pomegranate flowers marks the season's arrival. It is an ideal time to wear a flowing long skirt in a vibrant shade of pomegranate while standing under these blossoms with a radiant smile.
When it comes to pomegranate skirts, people tend to lean towards the latter meaning as this hue is more charming and unique compared to other shades such as vermilion and pink.
Have you ever heard of “kneeling under the pomegranate skirt”? The phrase has been passed down through generations related to Yang Guifei who had an affinity for both Pomegranates and dresses in that same rich hue. Emperor Xuanzong ordered widespread planting of Pomegranates within palace just for her love for them. On every occasion when they were in full bloom, he even held banquets amidst the sea of pomegranate flowers.
Interestingly enough, Zhang Hua documented that during Han Dynasty's envoy mission led by Zhang Qian into Western Regions (Central Asia), and brought back the pomegranate.
Although pomegranate skirts are primarily associated with the color of pomegranates, they come in various styles. For instance, during the Tang Dynasty, a unique style called “Jian Qun” was popularized which featured narrow and long tube-shaped skirts that made women appear slim. Pomegranate color can also be paired with other colors such as beige, aqua blue or pale yellow.
The pomegranate color is also commonly used for lipstick shades but usually refers to the color of pomegranate fruit- a deep shade of red that complements fair skin tones regardless of age making it more widely accepted.
Pomegranate red has been around for centuries and continues to have its own fashion sense and elegance today. It embodies vivacity and romance while still being fashionable in modern times.
Red has always given people warm feelings; therefore combining pomegranate hues with traditional Chinese costumes or incorporating them into everyday wear is very common.
However, large areas of bright red may cause visual expansion so wearing a solid-colored top with half-pomengranate skirt or using a pomengranate-red waist belt, backpack or small embellishments would suffice as well.
In the past, pomegranate red was commonly used on silk and other materials with a glossy or translucent finish to better capture the sparkling and crystal-clear texture of pomegranates. Nowadays, it is mostly applied as a solid color. In the future, fashion designers could incorporate traditional patterns into their products to further promote the integration of pomegranate color and traditional fashion.
In conclusion, there's never been a better time to add a red Hanfu dress to your summer wardrobe. Not only will you be showcasing a gorgeous piece of traditional Chinese clothing, but you'll also be embracing a timeless fashion statement that transcends trends and seasons. So go ahead and let the vibrant red hue of the Hanfu dress light up your summer, and watch as heads turn wherever you go.