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    Fervid Fashion And Fusion

    Feb 17, 2022 4 minutes
    By Elsbeth van Paridon

    When the hanfu craze first burst into sight in 2018, many regarded the trend as a symbol of young China’s surging cultural confidence, its rise driven by a mix of rising nationalism, local brand savviness, and social media amplified hype amongst China’s Gen Z.

    Fast forward to 2022 and not only does the trend refuse to dwindle, but it is targeting the masses, ever-evolving in trendy and trending strength.

    The enduring popularity of the dress code among young Chinese indicates a further and deeper attachment to their cultural heritage.

    The body of work

    , meaning Han Chinese dress, is based on the age-old fashion traditions

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