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China

Traditions9 min

Hanfu: the spectacular return of traditional Chinese clothing

The hanfu movement in China: how millions of young Chinese have revived Han traditional dress, between cultural pride, social media and the fashion industry.

July 2, 2026Read

China

Culture6 min

The qipao: history of the Chinese dress and its mandarin collar

History of the qipao (cheongsam), the iconic Chinese dress: Manchu origins, the 1920s-30s Shanghai revolution, symbolism, decline and revival.

April 21, 2026Read

China

Traditions6 min

Hanfu: The History and Revival of Chinese Traditional Dress

The history of hanfu, the traditional dress of the Han: its forms, its symbolism, its disappearance under the Qing and its spectacular revival among Chinese youth.

March 27, 2026Read