2024-02-08 17:20
From a Western Gemological POV, Jadeite and Nephrites are the only two ‘real’ jades. I’ve briefly mentioned the history of jadeite in earlier post (Jaded with Jadeite: The… Read More
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Embark on a journey of cultural exploration and visual reinterpretations with #Hanfugirl.
Much could be learnt about history through fashion and vice versa. It’s only when we know our past, can we reinvent and inspire greater creations for the future.
Through performance, talks, events, workshops, interpretive experiences and editorials, I will slowly reveal the hidden iceberg of knowledge on ancient world culture from the Chinese perspective.
We are redefining contemporary understanding of Chinese luxury through interpreted experiences and relatable storytelling of history/herstory.
2024-01-23 21:37
It’s that time of the year when those with a piece of Cheongsam would dust it off in preparation for the Chinese New Year. Somewhere, lurking in the dark, is Cheongsam’s Lost Twi… Read More
2024-01-11 00:00
Jadeite, was neither indigenous to the Chinese, nor considered jade by traditional Chinese terms.
Perhaps it is lost in translation, but Jade in English means very different from the Chi… Read More
2023-11-25 00:00
Can you tell which is made of kingfisher feather and which is made of peacock feather inlay?For thousands of years, even before the concept of Chinese existed, there was the art of embellish… Read More
2023-08-27 15:36
An incident that has taken the Chinese internet by storm of late was the leaked video and audio recordings of the late Coco Lee and the emotional and physical abuse/bullying she received whe… Read More
2023-06-30 22:47
Almost like a half-hearted apology for the Chinese Mamian skirt theft in Dior’s design earlier on, Dior’s 2024 Summer male wear featured the velvet silk flowers (ronghua) which s… Read More
2023-03-24 00:31
One of the biggest issue in Chinese designs today is their confusion of cultural identity and affiliation, often appropriating the Japanese style motifs as their own.
It became so bad th… Read More
2023-02-08 23:30
There is macro history—mostly occupied by men’s stories of trade and conquests.
And there is micro history which delve into the tiny details of everyday life that can open up… Read More
2023-01-11 23:00
In case you think that the wide social acceptance or even celebration of male drag queens in Peking opera was a sign of progressiveness or openness and encourages dualistic understanding of… Read More
2022-12-22 23:00
Christmas is a time for many things, including feasting and dressing up. Both of which are what will also be happening in Yaji (depending on which one you’re attending).
To save you… Read More
2022-12-15 08:24
Ending the year with the final post of this 4-part mythical beast series while we are still in 2022. And we’re definitely dressed for this chilly time of the year, although, White Tige… Read More
2022-12-08 17:32
There is nobody more glamorously controversial than “Princess” Derling of the Qing dynasty. She lies somewhere between Meghan Markel and Kim Kardashian, except with better etique… Read More
2022-11-23 10:00
Everyone loves a good gossip, especially if it is about the imperial family.
And a Speakeasy is nothing without all the gossips of the who’s who, and the what’s what.
For… Read More
2022-11-03 10:00
When the modern world applaud ourselves for our inclusivity with greater gender fluidity and more mainstream acceptance of drag, it might be interesting to note that many cultures in history… Read More
2022-10-05 15:05
I just got notified that Fushigi Yuugi is celebrating 30 years (has it been THAT long already?!) and I have yet to publish the remaining 2 of the lot!
The Black Warrior got its name from… Read More
2022-09-22 14:36
I made a dance-drama MTV in partnership with a local green screen video production house using a 2,400 year-old ancient lyrics/poem, set in the ancient mountains of China that inspired Mount… Read More
2022-09-14 18:12
Traditional crafts that are passed on till today were typically embraced and treasured by people, but there is one particular craft that is highly controversial and that is the Kingfisher fe… Read More
2022-08-13 16:16
My Teashake brings all the Boys to the yard,And they’re like, it’s better than yoursDamn right, it’s better than yoursI can teach you, but I’ll have to charge.-Some S… Read More
2022-08-04 17:06
So Mid Autumn festival’s around the corner there’s much more to Autumn and Chinese social gatherings than mooncake and lanterns. In fact, what we do at Hanfugirls Collective has… Read More
2022-07-19 08:21
In case you think that I’m angry over the Dior vs Hanfu Mamian incident —I’m not. I’m more intrigued and somewhat amused by how low they stooped, especially since the… Read More
2022-07-16 01:00
The Hanfu scene is bustling with excitement (for better or worse) today because of the Dior Fall collection. In particular, the black mamian skirt look-alike (Dior Pleated Skirt) and its pai… Read More
2022-06-30 22:34
With the overturn of Roe v Wade in the States, discussions on the regression of female rights once again resurface. While I am not familiar with the situation in the West, I have been thinki… Read More
2022-06-01 23:00
While most of us associate the Chinese dragon with men, the idea of a Dragon Lady was very popular in the West in the 30s. To the West, Asian women were dangerous, domineering, mysterious bu… Read More
2022-05-08 16:01
While the biggest event in Fashion x History has just concluded, judging from the turnout at the Met Gala, one can conclude that dressing to the theme isn’t quite a forte of A-listers… Read More
