Make a Splash

At 12 a.m., the lights are still on at Zhi Yue Hanfu Studio. "Chengdu Hanfu cultural event to be considered our debut, we had to come up with a masterpiece and try to make a splash at the exhibition." Lan Xiu said, one of the founders of Zhi Yue Hanfu. She took out a tape measure and measured on the finished hanfu garment. She mentioned that Zhi Yue has not been investing much in publicity, and that they have participated as judges in almost all of the past few major national hanfu shows, so this year has been an extraordinary year for them as well. "We intend to participate in this Hanfu Festival as merchants and kind of give ourselves a chance to showcase it." Lan Xiu and others founded Zhi Yue Traditional Clothing in 2018, whose hanfu product patterns and shapes are mainly based on cultural heritage materials as reference, insisting on focusing on original hanfu development. "Although our brand was established not long ago, we almost all have more than ten years of experience in making hanfu". Lan Xiu's team has been deeply rooted in the hanfu industry for many years since the early days of its creation,…

"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Haired Girl" stands as a flagship endeavor in the realm of live-action adaptations of beloved comics, boasting a star-studded cast featuring top-tier actors for both male and female leads. With its pre-release marketing campaigns pulling out all the stops, it seemed almost inevitable that the series would make a splash upon its premiere. However, beneath the surface of initial excitement lies a simmering undercurrent of discontent surrounding "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Haired Girl." Despite its promising credentials, the series has faced a barrage of criticism from audiences, who have taken aim at its lackluster plot and simplistic dialogue, likening it to children's programming and dubbing it "baby fairy tale martial arts" for turning a revered Chinese comic IP into what feels like juvenile entertainment. As the dust settles after the initial broadcast of "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Haired Girl," the debate over its merits continues to rage within the online community. While some viewers praise its visual appeal and the performances of its star-studded cast, others remain staunchly critical of its narrative shortcomings and perceived lack of depth. One of the primary grievances leveled against the series is its treatment of the source material. Fans of the original comic,…

Every hot summer, many girls will feel that Song-style Hanfu is the first choice for this season, indeed, with the cool and soothing touch of skin, many people will be willing to choose Song-style Hanfu to spend the summer. In fact, in addition to the Song-style Hanfu, the Ming-style Hanfu is also a kind of "Summer Hanfu"! Even in the summer heat, Ming-style Hanfu can still "make a splash"!   The difference between Ming-style Hanfu and Song-style Hanfu Song-style Hanfu: Song Hanfu is the most suitable Hanfu for summer because it is the most simple Hanfu. Due to the background of the Song Dynasty, Song Hanfu are mainly slim and long, with narrow sleeves and cross collars. The "Beizi" and "Song trousers" are the main styles of Hanfu in the Song system. Ming-style Hanfu: In the beginning, the Ming Hanfu has always been regarded as a noblewoman's Hanfu, and because the Ming Hanfu is mostly based on horse-faced skirts, its craft is complicated plus the fabric and silk are expensive, so the price of Ming Hanfu has always been high. The "long jacket" and "short jacket" plus the "horse-faced skirt" also became the main style of Hanfu in the Ming…