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Traditional Style Clothes and Dress - Hanfu
Hanfu is the Mandarin word for traditional dress that originates from the Han Dynasty, which is before the Qing dynasty. These have been increasing in popularity as some cultural revival has been underway to stay connected to one's ancestors.
There are cultural differences between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditional garments. In China, the Hanfu is signified by a signature wrap technique - the left side is wrapped over the right one to make a Y-shaped neckline. They usually have a relaxed fit.
Business Dress Etiquette
Business dress etiquette is similar to the American business professional. China used to have a unisex business uniform that resembles a suit, but with Westernization of the eastern world, they have moved to more modern suits. Suits could also mean a modest skirt and blouse for women.
Street Style Chinese Fasion
Chinese street fashion combines traditional patterns and elements into worldwide street style and current fashion trends. Fashion used to be used to determine social status, but now has evolved more into self-expression and identity.
Western fashion is a big influence on street style. This western influence is shown through fast-fashion brands exploding throughout the fashion landscape. Fast fashion brands are brands, such as Shein, that are typically made of the cheapest material with dubious labor methods (child labor :(.) (allegedly).
School Uniforms
The school uniform started as a way to unify the education system in China in the early 1900's. With the revolution for a more modern system, the instituted the uniform. They evolved from an attire involving a hat, large silk shirt, formal jacket, and skirt to what looks like a track suit now.
Since the new republic of China was instated (1950's), school children can be seen always wearing a red scarf around their neck. This signifies the Chinese history of being a 'young pioneer' for the emerging government.
Since the 1960's, the government then turned to an all-green outfit. This helped transition the children into the military. It also helped serve as another unifying thing in the culture.
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