The market for historical costume dramas, primarily targeting young audiences, has always welcomed the arrival of dramas with higher attractiveness, fresher faces, and more sophisticated costume and set designs. Even before the arrival of summer, various types of historical costume dramas based on IP have flooded the market. Leading the charge is "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact," the first live-action adaptation of the popular anime "Fox Spirit Matchmaker," produced by iQIYI. Starring Yang Mi and Gong Jun, it is an eastern fantasy drama. The strong appeal of A-list actors, magnificent scenery, and exquisite costume design have become the magic weapons for attracting attention and winning over fans. With top-notch production values, the series delivers a visual feast, presenting a dazzling array of beauties and scenery imbued with Eastern charm, immersing viewers in its splendor. Many have predicted that "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" will surely secure a place on the hot drama charts at the end of May. As expected, the drama's premiere attracted attention, with its popularity on streaming platforms surpassing 8888 within 19 hours. It quickly climbed to the top spot on popular drama charts on platforms from the second day of its TV broadcast. Various trending topics…

The Rise of "Changxiangsi 2" (长相思2) In the midst of China's summer television lineup, one series has captured both critical acclaim and audience fervor: "Changxiangsi 2." Starring Yang Zi (杨紫) alongside a talented ensemble cast including Zhang Wanyi (张晚意), Deng Wei (邓为）, Dai Luwa (代露娃), and Wang Hongyi (王弘毅), this historical drama debuted on Tencent Video with unprecedented anticipation and quickly became a focal point of the entertainment industry. The Phenomenon of Online Streaming and Audience Engagement "Changxiangsi 2" premiered on Tencent Video on July 8, 2024, and within just three hours, its viewership soared past 27,000, marking an auspicious start. The following days witnessed a steady rise, with the series surpassing 28,000 and 29,000 in subsequent days, eventually earning its place in Tencent Video's exclusive "blockbuster club." Alongside five other top-performing dramas, including "Fan Hua," (繁花) "Yu Feng Xing," (与凤行) "Cheng Huan Ji," (承欢记) "Qing Yu Nian 2," (庆余年2) and "The Story of Roses," (玫瑰的故事)"Changxiangsi 2" distinguished itself through its compelling storyline and stellar performances. Comparative Success: Analyzing Other Top Contenders Each of these dramas brings something unique to the table. "Fan Hua" captivated audiences with its intricate historical backdrop and complex character relationships, leveraging the powerhouse performances of…

Diji and Tiaopai are two magnificent pieces of traditional Chinese hair jewelry, often paired with Ming-style Hanfu. The Ming dynasty was one of the most commercialized periods in ancient Chinese history, particularly in the Jiangnan region. From the point of view of hair jewelry, the most significant change shown in gold and silver jewelry during the Ming dynasty, compared to the Song and Yuan dynasties, was an increase in the number of types and styles, and a more detailed distinction in names. Various types of traditional Chinese hair jewelry, have different names, depending on where they are worn, or on their decoration, style, and even their length. Today we will focus on the Diji and Tiaopai. Diji (䯼髻, dí jì) [History and structure] Diji is a new type of wig bun that appeared in the Ming Dynasty, generally made of gold and silver wire or horsehair, and hair, covered with soap-colored yarn and worn over the top bun. The appearance of the Diji was influenced on the one hand by the wearing of Guan by women from the Northern Song Dynasty onwards, and on the other by the popularity of the 'Baoji (包髻)' hairstyle during the Jin and Yuan Dynasties.…

If you are a traditional Chinese culture and clothing fan, then the 1987 version of Dream of the Red Chamber is a drama you can’t miss. Although it was a drama 35 years ago, relying on the strong support of the original work and high-quality clothing, makeup and props, it is still the top Chinese costume drama in many people’s minds. A blogger that is introduced to everyone today, she is obviously also a loyal audience of The Dream of Red Mansions. She has successfully imitated several characters in Dream of the Red Chamber and won the love of netizens. She is @Wo Shi Ba Pi Ya (我是扒皮呀). Let's take a look at her interpretation of the characters in Dream of the Red Chamber.   Wang Xifeng Wang Xifeng, one of the heroines in Dream of the Red Chamber. She is beautiful, with a pair of phoenix triangular eyes and two slender and long eyebrows, slim and good-looking. Appearing dressed in colorful embroidery splendor, laughter first gets, like a divine concubine fairy. Because of her beautiful appearance and charming bearing, Jia Rui was fascinated by her. The left picture is the 87th version of "Dream of the Red Chamber" Wang…

The Ming Dynasty was the last dynasty ruled by the Han nationality in China’s feudal history, and the evolution of its costumes showed irregular volatility. The costume of Ming Dynasty can be divided into four periods： 1) Early Ming Dynasty (1368-1435)2) Mid Ming Dynasty (1436-1505)3) Late Ming Dynasty (1506-1620)4) The end of the Ming Dynasty (1620-1644) In the early Ming Dynasty, the evolution of Ming Dynasty clothing was a process from top to bottom, from formal dress to casual dress, from the retention of the Yuan Dynasty to removing the traces of the Yuan Dynasty. Part 1.1: Early Ming Dynasty – Women’s Clothing Style The clothing style of this period is still in the formative period, and there is still the dress style of Han women in the late Yuan Dynasty – long sleeve short shirt with half sleeve short shirt and skirt on the lower body. At this time, women did not appear in long clothes over the knee. Therefore, it can be concluded that women’s clothing in the early Ming Dynasty was mainly short shirts with a solid color skirt. The style of women’s headdress in this period still has the style of Han women in the late…

The ancient women left their stunning figures in the ancient poets, and their bejeweled were equally eye-catching. That brilliant hanfu jewelry like a river of stars, will set them off quiet, elegant, highlighting the unique charm. In this article, let's go into the history of gorgeous Chinese traditional necklace and choker and see how the ancient people carried forward the beauty of neckwear.   The Ancient Times When our ancestors were still living in cold, dark caves, the sense of beauty was already awakened. They searched for anything that resembled "beads", drilled holes in them, strung them on chains, and wore them around their necks. Some of them were also painted red with hematite powder. Seabed mollusk shells excavated from the Jingtoushan site in Yuyao, Ningbo, Zhejiang At the Zhoukoudian Peking Man site, which is about 30,000 years old, a large number of neck ornaments have been unearthed. These neck ornaments are made of different materials, including gravel, animal teeth, fish spine bones, and bird bones, all of which have been carefully selected and polished. Drilled animal tooth ornaments excavated from the Zhoukoudian Peking Man site Among them, there is a string of rabbit bone chains, consisting of 12 pieces…

Recently, the "National Reading Conference · 2023 China Good Book" ceremony was broadcast on CCTV, where People's Fine Arts Publishing House's "A Brief History of Chinese Clothing" was honored with the 2023 China Good Book Award. To celebrate, the publisher hosted a book sharing event titled "A Glimpse of Millennia—Discovering the Beauty of Chinese Culture Through 'Hanfu'" at Tianjin Publishing Building's Jindu Bookstore. Professor Hua Mei spoke at the book sharing session The event featured a lively discussion with three distinguished guests: Professor Hua Mei, author of the awarded book and an expert in costume history; Qi Dejin, a professor of fashion design at the School of Art at Tianjin University of Science and Technology; and Li Ling, an associate professor of fashion at the School of Fashion and Art at Tianjin Polytechnic University. Readers gave speeches photo from: https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_27240427 The discussion delved into the defining characteristics and historical evolution of Hanfu, the traditional Chinese attire, and its stylistic elements in modern fashion design. The panel also explored the poetic expression of Hanfu and how it can foster cultural confidence.Hua Mei began by highlighting that Hanfu embodies the sartorial essence of the Chinese nation. She cited the stunning performance at this…

Nowadays, the retro style is becoming popular no matter what. In the entertainment domain, the vintage trend is unstoppable, and a series of vintage singers are coming strongly into the limelight. In our daily life, cosplay is also a popular form of entertainment. In recent years, Chinese traditional dress has also become quietly popular, let's take a look at the Chinese traditional dress for girls of 12 constellations what it looks like. Chinese Traditional Dress for Girls of 12 Aries Aries girls are usually lively, kind, and simple. They are best suited for this red gradient Chinese dress, which is full of enthusiasm and a sense of fairy spirit. The body of this Qixiong Ruqun is embellished with floral koi embroidery, and the skirt outer yarn uses a gradient process with the embroidery for a more energetic, but also full of spiritual fluidity, perfect for an Aries girl. Chinese Traditional Dress for Girls of 12 Taurus Taurus girls are more docile, thoughtful, and friendly. The embroidery on the white green Chinese dress reminds one of a lotus pond in the summer breeze, and the rest of her life is peaceful, sitting and watching the clouds roll in and listening to…

Chinese empresses from various dynasties, had distinct and elaborate clothing styles that reflected their status and the fashion trends of their respective eras. From the elegant robes of the Han Dynasty to the elaborate gowns of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the attire of Chinese empresses reflects not only their status but also the cultural influences of their time. In this article, we will explore the unique clothing styles of empresses from different dynasties, showcasing the diversity of fashion. Han Dynasty: During the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), empresses adorned themselves in flowing robes with wide sleeves and loose-fitting garments. The attire featured intricate embroidery and vibrant patterns, symbolizing prosperity and grace. Tang Dynasty: In the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), empresses embraced a structured and layered style. They wore multiple robes in various colors and patterns, accentuated by elaborate headdresses, jewelry, and decorative accessories. This period witnessed opulence and sophistication in imperial fashion. Song Dynasty: The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) marked a shift towards a more refined and modest aesthetic for empresses. They favored long, loose robes with narrow sleeves and high collars. Delicate embroidery and simple designs exemplified the elegance and subtlety of their attire. Ming Dynasty:…

The history of traditional Chinese eyebrows makeup can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period(770 to 476 B.C.). There is a verse in "Chu Ci" that says "Black-painted eyebrows and white-powdered cheeks(粉白黛黑，施芳泽之).", which means that women were wearing powder, drawing eyebrows and rouge at that time.   Traditional Chinese Eyebows Tools Eyebrow tools are crucial. Unlike modern eyebrow pencils, eyebrow powders, eyebrow cream, etc., there are a wide variety of tools to choose from. But the ancients were still creative with their limited tools. Before there was a specific material for eyebrow painting, Dai (黛), it was mainly used to draw eyebrows with burnt willow sticks, which women used to burn and apply to their eyebrows. The earliest material used to paint eyebrows was Dai, a black mineral also known as "Shi Dai (石黛)". Stone inkstones for grinding stone Dai are found in Han tombs, which means that this cosmetic was already in use in the Han Dynasty. Before paint eyebrows, stone Dai had to be ground on the stone inkstone to make it into powder, and then water was added to mix it. In addition to black color, there is also a dark gray material for painting…

Some time ago, the Ancient Chinese drama "Qin Dynasty Epic (大秦赋)" attracted a lot of attention. The drama tells the story of Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng (秦始皇 嬴政), who with the support of ministers such as Lǚ Bu Wei (吕不韦), Li Si (李斯) and Wang Jian (王翦), in the late Warring States period, destroyed the six kingdoms, and established the first centralized state in Chinese history. The crew's skillful production of scenery and props and costumes, the details of which are highly restored to historical facts, bring a sense of "high class" rarely seen on the screen. Today we put aside the plot, to enjoy the "Qin Dynasty Epic" in the restoration of the ancient Qin dynasty costume and makeup look. About Military Costume Compared with the previous series, "Qin Dynasty Epic" has made a lot of efforts in costumes, props, and make-up, with more than 11,000 sets of costumes and 4,000 sets of armor for different characters, more than 80 chariots, siege chariots, and other large props, more than 10,000 pieces of swords, shields, spears and other weapons, more than 1,000 internal and external scenes and props, and many indoor appliances are modeled after archaeological objects, almost none…

Birds turned into hanfu beauty? The post-90s painter used her brush to anthropomorphize the birds, all of them cute. She gave up medicine for painting and is known as the "Most beautiful demon painter". She gave up her medical career and focused on painting. Let's Follow the "THE GREAT SHOKUNIN" to meet the painter @Lu Ming Shan (鹿溟山).   The "accidental" popularity of practice painting Lu Ming Shan herself didn't expect that her bird paintings, which she usually used to practice, would receive a lot of love from netizens. In her brush, the little sparrows transformed into a group of energetic travelers, even their demeanor and temperament were pinpointed with great precision. They also turn into small schoolchildren playing with each other, the Tang dynasty musician playing the lute and deserting, or handsome knights. Lu Ming Shan is not only able to paint small sparrows, parrots, and magpies are often transformed in her brush. The yellow birds look so vibrant that she turns them into ladies in yellow hanfu dresses. The colorful birds are like the most dazzling colors in spring, and Lu Ming Shan does paint them as princesses, the tail is the skirt, floating and moving. Lu Ming Shan…

What is Hong Men Banquet? Hong Men Yan (鸿门宴; hóng mén yàn), also known as Feast at Swan Goose Gate or Hongmen Banquet is a banquet that took place in 206 BC. The banquet is known as the story of Xiang Yu wanting to kill Liu Bang. Liu Bang had conquered Xianyang, and the last Qin Emperor, Ziying (子婴), had surrendered to him. Hearing that Liu Bang was planning to declare himself King of Guanzhong, Xiang's adviser Fan Zeng urged Xiang Yu to kill Liu Bang, After entering Xianyang, Liu Bang's behavior changed somewhat, which shows that his ambition is not small and ambitious, if we let him develop and grow, it will be too late to regret in the future. So Xiang Yu decided to host a banquet to entertain Liu Bang and kill him. Xiang Bo was Xiang Yu's uncle and was good friends with Zhang Liang. He sneaked into Liu Bang's army to inform Zhang Liang to escape for refuge. Zhang Liang introduced Xiang Bo to Liu Bang. Liu Bang made a marriage contract with Xiang Bo in order to draw him in. The next morning, Liu Bang came to Hong Men with more than 100 soldiers to meet…

Hanfu, as the traditional clothing of China, appeared as early as 5000 years ago in the Huaxia period. And until the Han Dynasty, uniform dress standards were established, and Han Fu clothing officially became the basic style clothing for the ancient Chinese people. The Han Dynasty clothing developed rapidly in this period and had a great influence on the history of Chinese dress. Each China's dynasty has its own memorable culture. Han dynasty, for the first time, costume design and color use have become unified, making traditional Chinese clothing an extremely important part of Chinese culture and a great work of art. Actually, throughout China's history, clothing style experienced a notable changing from ancient times to the modern era. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Han dynasty is a long history, but the Han dynasty clothing retained its simple and elegant style. So, let's through this short article to explore that fascinating history.   A Brief History of Han Dynasty Clothing The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). To this day,…