Indeed, the Hanfu fashion revival moment is curious - in that sense that personally I wonder if they'll bring back ancient clothing as they were back then, or if they'll "modernize" it a bit or a lot, with contemporary fashion elements, sensitivities or production techniques.
This needs to be longer, I really like the whole idea of modernized Chinese styles rather than just adopting western styles. I think it's a double whammy as to why traditional Chinese clothes aren't looked at in better light and major part of it is history, and China's aspiration to be "modern" after the Opium wars and then on top of that the cultural revolution. He's right that there is a seeming cultural revival though, with hanfu movement getting pretty big now, and lots of love on social media and everyday isn't as strange anymore, and instead of jeers it gets cheers and curiosity.
All of Maggie Cheung's qipaos in In The Mood For Love are absolutely stunning on her. Loving that 60s Hong Kong look and would totally wear qipaos or hanfu with a modern twist every day if I could.
i think this is so cool!! i'm chinese but for chinese new year no one really wears traditionalwear anymore so i think it'd be so cool to wear outfits like this because they incorporated modernity into something traditional!!
To be honest i think that chinese clothes are quite cool actually, as they are. Adding a bit of a modern touch would make them only better though. The problem is not in the desigh, the problem is that no one sells such clothes at affordable prices. (at least not in russia >_>)
This is super cool! I hope you guys will also look at the recent hanfu movement! China has so many cultures and different traditional clothes, it’s really awesome seeing them come back.
Kinda interested in what these two will make! Traditional hanfu is making a come back and also modernized versions of it in China and New york though. I guess it might be considered too traditional or cosplay like to be "cool" to some people lol
I love this. Politicians and celebs wear modern filipiñana or inspired gowns during important events and I'm hoping to get some easy to wear items as well when I get back to Phil. I think the traditional form should still be preserved for more traditional days or specia occassions but having modern and inspired pieces would be awesome for daily wear.
Please cover more content on fashion! I want to see more people trying out and using our roots to make new styles. As a second gen, I'm interested in this. Also, my reading in Chinese is too weak to do this on my own. 😂
What a talented pair! On a side note, I love Jason’s accent. It’s probably closer to how most people in the UK talk, not the posh London accent you hear a lot from British celebrities or shows like Downton Abbey. (Disclaimer: I’m from London.)
This kind of thinking should be adapted. Take the modern and combine it with tradition. It feels like countries going global has eroded some history and everyone around the world wears practically the same thing.
zeiitgeist He is right, Qipao is modern/contemporary Chinese style clothing invented and worn by Chinese women during the early 20th century and was inspired by Manchurian clothing combined with much more western elements, but it's not traditional Chinese clothing with about only 30-40 years of history's since Chinese women stop wearing it as their casual clothing after the 1950s which was close to present. And it's absolutely not the Han ethnicity clothing since it's inspire by manchurian clothing during Qing dynasty, but the Han Chinese makes up the majority 91% population in China. On the contrary, hanfu is the traditional Han Chinese clothing varies by Chinese dynasties have thousands years of histories, arts, and relics. Now the hanfu renaissance movement is trending in China. : "着我汉家衣裳，兴我礼仪之邦。"
Traditional, is what people wear passed down by their family, not how old it is, traditions can be as old as 10 years because a family practise something for that long, and wearing Qi Pao and Tangzhuang for fashion and special occasions makes them traditional, while 'Hanfu' in your definition would be considered archaic yet we have Qing dynasty clothing that Manchu's do NOT wear and are considered Han... Where do you think Manchu fashion come from, before that they wore 圆领衫 and 交领, you don't see Japanese calling Onmyoji uniform traditional, most of them are wearing modernised Edo style Kimono with some meiji era influences, another example is the English you don't them saying Renaissance clothing is traditional... They are period clothing Also Hanfu movement enthusiast have been fed a lot of hate, you all shouldn't even bother with Feiyufu 飞鱼服 or Tang style Hufu胡服 if you don't like foreign influences, there are so many other regional clothing styles even during the Qing dynasty like Hakka 客家, Hui'an 惠安女, also the ethnic minority have their versions too. 古老是历史不是传统
@@GreatKeny Manchu queue is not traditional, hair styles and clothing are another matter, since our grandparents have not worn the queue nor tell us to do it, it is not traditional, also queue hair style changed even in during Qing Dynasty.
Have it occurred to you that the Qing Dynasty clothing is very much influenced by Han, what do you think the Manchu wore before they ruled? Manchu didn't even exist before Nurhaci called themselves Manchu, before that they were Jurchen.
@@zeiitgeist It is not like Nurhaci suddenly created the Manchurian culture out of nowhere. Of course it was descended from Jurchen which itself was decended from Balhae. Influenced by Han doesn't mean its Han clothing. Kimono is also influenced by Han.
Perhaps you missed the whole point of what the designer said: which is they are NOT shooting for costume, rather contemporary deign that is inspired by and influenced by a variety of dynastic designs. It’s one of the coolest stories I’ve seen in months. I seriously wish I had access to their line here in the states.
China started a Hanfu movement and many young people are wearing them on normal days too. I hope that some Hanfu elements can have a modern twist too.
Indeed, the Hanfu fashion revival moment is curious - in that sense that personally I wonder if they'll bring back ancient clothing as they were back then, or if they'll "modernize" it a bit or a lot, with contemporary fashion elements, sensitivities or production techniques.
@@UnlimitedFlyers probably both
This needs to be longer, I really like the whole idea of modernized Chinese styles rather than just adopting western styles. I think it's a double whammy as to why traditional Chinese clothes aren't looked at in better light and major part of it is history, and China's aspiration to be "modern" after the Opium wars and then on top of that the cultural revolution. He's right that there is a seeming cultural revival though, with hanfu movement getting pretty big now, and lots of love on social media and everyday isn't as strange anymore, and instead of jeers it gets cheers and curiosity.
Try something on the Ming or Song dynasty?
Qing does not actually represent Han well.
Thank goodness they’re doing this! We need to preserve and be open to all cultures
This is a great story. Thanks! Wish I could get their clothes in the US.
All of Maggie Cheung's qipaos in In The Mood For Love are absolutely stunning on her. Loving that 60s Hong Kong look and would totally wear qipaos or hanfu with a modern twist every day if I could.
ok listen. needs more brand exposure I need his website and see his products.
So Cool. How you find these stories and then tell them is Amazing. Keep sharing each of these fabulous finds.
i think this is so cool!! i'm chinese but for chinese new year no one really wears traditionalwear anymore so i think it'd be so cool to wear outfits like this because they incorporated modernity into something traditional!!
Can you open a store here in San Diego, California??????
To be honest i think that chinese clothes are quite cool actually, as they are. Adding a bit of a modern touch would make them only better though. The problem is not in the desigh, the problem is that no one sells such clothes at affordable prices. (at least not in russia >_>)
Soul on Ice! I haven't seen that book in decades!
This is super cool! I hope you guys will also look at the recent hanfu movement!
China has so many cultures and different traditional clothes, it’s really awesome seeing them come back.
I have also decided to modernise the cheongsam into my wardrobe myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
If only some talented designers could 'upgrade' the qipaos and tangs with a modern take.
Kinda interested in what these two will make! Traditional hanfu is making a come back and also modernized versions of it in China and New york though. I guess it might be considered too traditional or cosplay like to be "cool" to some people lol
I love this. Politicians and celebs wear modern filipiñana or inspired gowns during important events and I'm hoping to get some easy to wear items as well when I get back to Phil. I think the traditional form should still be preserved for more traditional days or specia occassions but having modern and inspired pieces would be awesome for daily wear.
Please cover more content on fashion! I want to see more people trying out and using our roots to make new styles. As a second gen, I'm interested in this. Also, my reading in Chinese is too weak to do this on my own. 😂
The answer is NO. Because they're cool already.
What a talented pair! On a side note, I love Jason’s accent. It’s probably closer to how most people in the UK talk, not the posh London accent you hear a lot from British celebrities or shows like Downton Abbey. (Disclaimer: I’m from London.)
This kind of thinking should be adapted. Take the modern and combine it with tradition. It feels like countries going global has eroded some history and everyone around the world wears practically the same thing.
Neither tangzhuang nor qipao are traditional Han Chinese costume though. Our traditional cloth is hanfu.
They are all traditional. One older than another. If you want traditional, could try what, Pangu, Nuwa and Fuxi wore back then.
@@zeiitgeist Of course they are traditional. Just not Han-Chinese tradition. Qipao and Tangzhuang are Manchurian, not Han.
zeiitgeist He is right, Qipao is modern/contemporary Chinese style clothing invented and worn by Chinese women during the early 20th century and was inspired by Manchurian clothing combined with much more western elements, but it's not traditional Chinese clothing with about only 30-40 years of history's since Chinese women stop wearing it as their casual clothing after the 1950s which was close to present. And it's absolutely not the Han ethnicity clothing since it's inspire by manchurian clothing during Qing dynasty, but the Han Chinese makes up the majority 91% population in China. On the contrary, hanfu is the traditional Han Chinese clothing varies by Chinese dynasties have thousands years of histories, arts, and relics. Now the hanfu renaissance movement is trending in China. : "着我汉家衣裳，兴我礼仪之邦。"
Traditional, is what people wear passed down by their family, not how old it is, traditions can be as old as 10 years because a family practise something for that long, and wearing Qi Pao and Tangzhuang for fashion and special occasions makes them traditional, while 'Hanfu' in your definition would be considered archaic yet we have Qing dynasty clothing that Manchu's do NOT wear and are considered Han... Where do you think Manchu fashion come from, before that they wore 圆领衫 and 交领, you don't see Japanese calling Onmyoji uniform traditional, most of them are wearing modernised Edo style Kimono with some meiji era influences, another example is the English you don't them saying Renaissance clothing is traditional... They are period clothing
Also Hanfu movement enthusiast have been fed a lot of hate, you all shouldn't even bother with Feiyufu 飞鱼服 or Tang style Hufu胡服 if you don't like foreign influences, there are so many other regional clothing styles even during the Qing dynasty like Hakka 客家, Hui'an 惠安女, also the ethnic minority have their versions too.
古老是历史不是传统
@@GreatKeny Manchu queue is not traditional, hair styles and clothing are another matter, since our grandparents have not worn the queue nor tell us to do it, it is not traditional, also queue hair style changed even in during Qing Dynasty.
I'd totally wear modern spin Chinese style everyday! Wonder if they did anything for modern spin hanfu, I shall find out their ig
these videos are so amazingly well done
They were always cool
That’s great a fusion ❤😮
if they did an online store i'd definitely buy
Gosh would love to wear this pieces 😍 😍😍
This is great! I hate that nowadays everyone looks like an American
*COOL CONTENT*
I love it I love it I love IT
How can I get their clothes?
Wow I've never been this early for a video.
❤👏👍👍👏
Hasnt Ziggy Chen already been doing this for, like, 10 years?
This guy sounds like Oli London
Do you have their IG? can they set up an e-commerce business? where can I buy their stuff?
Where can i go to buy that's not Asia
Ren Heng :(
Wait till they get to the Mao era stuff.
I’ve always thought that Chinese clothes are cool to wear!
They were never not cool
this is manchu clothing. not han chinese clothing lol
awwe.
Manchu clothing is still Chinese clothing. Chinese is not just Han but ALL the Chinese ethnicities!
Have it occurred to you that the Qing Dynasty clothing is very much influenced by Han, what do you think the Manchu wore before they ruled? Manchu didn't even exist before Nurhaci called themselves Manchu, before that they were Jurchen.
@@zeiitgeist It is not like Nurhaci suddenly created the Manchurian culture out of nowhere. Of course it was descended from Jurchen which itself was decended from Balhae. Influenced by Han doesn't mean its Han clothing. Kimono is also influenced by Han.
@@kylin3197 He did say "not Han Chinese clothing" didn't he.
First why the two designers not wearing chinese inspired clothes ??? They should start by themselves. Instead he has a boring white shirt!
Perhaps you missed the whole point of what the designer said: which is they are NOT shooting for costume, rather contemporary deign that is inspired by and influenced by a variety of dynastic designs. It’s one of the coolest stories I’ve seen in months.
I seriously wish I had access to their line here in the states.
@@TheDechen jeez no need to project your comprehension onto him what do you think he is, stupid? he made a valid point.
@@rekostarr7149 I also made a valid point by pointing out what the designer himself said in addressing the issue raised by your friend.
@@TheDechen And you missed the point that he said Chinese inspired clothes .
@@rekostarr7149 okay. If you say so.