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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Qi Pao also known as cheongsam in Cantonese, the qipao -- meaning Qi robe -- began as a long, loose dress worn by the Manchus or Qi people who ruled China from the 17th century to the early 1900s.

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 ...

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 ...