LONDON — The qipao, with its distinctive mandarin collar and body-hugging shape, is what most people imagine when it comes to traditional Chinese clothing. Whether on Maggie Cheung in “In the Mood for ...

Late this May, I met a friend of mine for a day out on the town. It was a reassuringly normal experience after months of COVID-19 stress: Just the two of us hanging out, grabbing lunch, and snapping ...

On the streets of Shanghai, content creator Shiyin can be seen wearing a traditional outfit from China’s Ming period. Popular on social media, she routinely shares fashion buys, beauty tips and ...

Editor’s Note: This feature is part of a wider CNN Style series on how culture in China is evolving in the Xi Jinping era. Beijing, China CNN — When Zhang Lingshan was a child, she would watch the ...

Ancient Chinese couture is getting a holiday makeover. In recent years, some hanfu lovers have taken their costumes a step further, incorporating Christmas themes to sprinkle in the holiday spirit and ...

Students in Hanfu attire during adult ceremony. Hanfu, the traditional Han Chinese clothing is making a comeback. Overseas Chinese communities and enthusiastic youngsters in the country are making ...

Hanfu — China’s traditional clothing — is making a powerful comeback in 2025. But this revival isn’t just about wearing historical garments for festivals; it’s about integrating Hanfu aesthetics into ...

When Luo Zhenchen first put on Hanfu, the traditional dress of China’s Han people, its wide sleeves, crossed collars and long robes transformed him. “I felt a strong sense of affection and belonging,” ...

Models showcase hanfu at the Cross-Straits Hanfu Culture Festival in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province. Photo: VCG As the 12-day cultural performances at the 2024 Taoyuan Lantern Festival drew ...

Internet-savvy young people, or Generation Z consumers, who often share their hobbies with others, are driving the popularity of traditional Chinese garments like hanfu. Much of that interest can also ...