Han Suit Becomes Popular In Paris; French Overseas Chinese Deliver Chinese Aesthetics

"Ru skirt, cloud shoulder, hairpin flower, step swaying... I hope the romantic encounter between the elegant charm of Hanfu and Paris can give more 'young' expressions to traditional culture, so that more people can appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics." Zhong Yueru, president of the French Boyan Hanzhang Tradition Seminar, said in a telephone interview with a reporter from China News Network.

"I was born in science, and the first Han suit cutting drawing was slowly drawn by using the modeling software of aircraft and cars." Zhong Yueru said that after the design drawing was completed, she would specially find a Chinese tailor to make it. However, due to the need to consider the volume when cutting fabrics, there are differences between different fabrics. At the beginning, I also paid a lot of "tuition fees", "but this also made me have a deeper understanding of the production of Hanfu and accumulated a lot of experience." She said.

The picture shows the scene of the 9th French Cherry Blossom Festival in April 2024. (Courtesy of respondents)

"There are various styles of Han style clothes, many of which are inspired by patterns of flowers, birds, fish, etc., emphasizing natural elements." Zhong Yueru said that Han style clothes pay attention to rules and etiquette, for example, the "middle seam" is derived from the doctrine of the mean, and is endowed with the meaning of moderation, gentleness, beauty, elegance and righteousness; "Taking the right lapel" is related to the ancient theory of Yin and Yang; The lower placket is flush with the ground, symbolizing weighing

With her love for Han style clothing, Zhong Yueru and a dozen Han style clothing enthusiasts set up the French Boyan Han style Chapter Tradition Seminar in 2008. Tea ceremony, calligraphy, catwalk show, etc. All of you can tell the beauty of Han style clothing in the way that you can.

"Whenever we walk in the streets of France wearing Chinese clothes, we always receive praise from many people, and people always ask curiously." Zhong Yueru said that at first, local people only appreciated the appearance of Chinese clothes. But now, more and more western-style holes have become Chinese clothing lovers. "Many French people have been able to pronounce the word 'Chinese clothing' accurately, which gives me more motivation to continue to show the world Chinese culture."

As early as 2019, Zhong Yueru had the opportunity to walk on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival in France wearing a high waist and neckless Confucian dress. The delicate flower patterns between the skirts were flexible and elegant. Many people were deeply impressed by the unique luxury and elegance of oriental clothing.

In Zhong Yueru's view, fashion knows no borders, and national is the world's. "I like all kinds of hanfu, and I am willing to try to mix and match western and eastern fashion elements. For example, if you decorate the neckline and cuffs of hanfu with exquisite jewelry such as necklaces and brooches, you can also create a different aesthetic feeling."

Zhong Yueru said that the Association would hold and participate in many activities to promote Han clothing in a year. "In the celebration of the Chinese New Year, we will provide the local people with a try on session of Han suits. Everyone will put on traditional clothes together, as if they are immersed in the atmosphere of traditional Chinese festivals through time and space."

Zhong Yueru said that the association has provided many primary and secondary schools in France with experience courses such as hanfu fitting, tea art, calligraphy, ceramics, etc., to convey the ethical virtues behind hanfu to French teenagers and show different cultural charm.

"Hanfu has complex clothing systems. Our courses focus on popular science. We will explain the evolution of Hanfu to students in the process of practical experience and demonstrate the correct way of wearing." Zhong Yueru said that she believes that through a series of interactive links, local students can fully grasp the relevant knowledge of Hanfu, and can also stimulate their interest in traditional Chinese culture.

(Source: China News Network)