A. It's also the confidence of the country. B. However, it seems strange to some people. C. She didn't know what these clothes were called. D. Nowadays, the number of Hanfu fans grow rapidly. E. Wearing it in public can make people learn about it. F For years, China has looked to the West for their wardrobes. G. She hopes to introduce Chinese culture to young people from around the world. |
Hanfu Is Making a Comeback
When Zhang Lingshan was a child, she would watch Chinese period dramas (古装正剧）on television. She was deeply impressed by the characters' ancient clothing. . She only knew they were from some distant past.
"When I saw it, I really liked it, " she said. " I was completely drawn by the beauty of these clothes, and I even wear them on regular days openly. . " Zhang told China Daily. "The return of Hanfu is not about turning back the clock. It's about passing down our culture. "
. There are Hanfu shops, designers and researchers, and even photography studios that rent Hanfu. In a recently published report by online shopping platform Tmall, more than 2 million Hanfu clothes were sold in 2020. If you walk through major cities, you may see a fan dressed in the sweeping robes, crossed collars and wide sleeves of Hanfu.
Many people like Hanfu because they see Hanfu as a way to celebrate Chinese culture and find national belonging. . A growing number of young people are now looking to the past for fashion advice. Christine, fashion researcher based in Shanghai, said "So it's the confidence of the younger people. . "
