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According to Jiang Kayu, a researcher from the China Research Institute of Economy, who was interviewed by China Industry and Economics News, buying hanfu is just the beginning of spending. Following that, there are also significant expenses such as arm bands, traditional handbags, matching shoes, and even oiled paper umbrellas, round fans, etc. For headwear alone, there are hairpins, hair combs, hair sticks, hairbands, forehead jewels, hairpins, and so on. These can be made of pearls, jade, artificial flowers, and come in different colors and styles to match different types of hanfu. The expenditure on peripheral products is no less than that on hanfu itself. The event organizers showcased Chengdu's cultural heritage and beauty through traditional prayer ceremonies, garden tours, and group dances, promoting Chinese traditional culture and warming up for the World University Games. Beside the Jinjiang River and amidst the bamboo forest, over 500 hanfu enthusiasts gathered at Wanjing Tower Park. As performances like "Grandeur Dance" and "Etiquette of the Nation Group Dance" took place, the flowing sleeves and the elegance of the robes were on full display. The gracefulness of the upper garments, the solemnity of the deep clothing, the nonchalance of the robes, and the dashingness…

In the early Tang Dynasty, with the unification of society and the revival of the economy, the Tang Dynasty exhibited a confident and open cultural atmosphere. This spirit was reflected not only in politics and economics but also deeply influenced the clothing and social customs of the time. The Tang Dynasty women’s clothing, in particular, showcased an unprecedented elegance and confidence. Clothing In the early Tang Dynasty, women’s clothing primarily featured slender garments. Narrow-sleeved tops paired with high-waisted long dresses were the mainstream. The high-waisted design of the dresses appeared elegant and dignified. This design not only accentuated the women’s body curves but also added a touch of grace. Makeup The makeup of early Tang Dynasty women was relatively simple, inheriting the style of the previous era, but gradually evolving towards a brighter look. The women’s eyebrow shapes were diverse, ranging from thin willow-leaf eyebrows to bold moth eyebrows, with various styles being popular. Flower ornaments and rouge spots were still favored decorations, these small and delicate facial ornaments not only added charm to their faces but also reflected the sophistication of makeup art at the time. Hairstyles Hairstyles played a significant role in the attire of early Tang Dynasty…

In 2016, the Chinese Hanfu appeared on the Times Square screen in New York City, and in 2018 the first "Chinese Hua Costume Day" was held, 2019 Tmall Hanfu turnover exceeds 2 billion... Now more than ever, there is admiration and appreciation for Hanfu - is the performance of young people inheriting excellent traditional culture. A series of seemingly related, but unrelated news stories involving economics, culture, diplomacy, education, and many other areas have also inspired many people to make the connection that Hanfu is becoming more and more popular. For how did the Hanfu become popular? but always with divergent opinions, without major capital investment, without mainstream media publicity, and without clear academic support. How did this "new" thing, the Hanfu, suddenly appear in the streets and alleyways, in front of and behind the stage, and become a new era's scenic lines?From a conceptual point of view, Hanfu is still no official definition; from an industrial planning point of view, there is still no related industry association; from an academic theoretical point of view, still revolves around the history of ancient Chinese costumes; since it is still continuing to develop, how is Hanfu going over the years? What are…