Last year, the international fashion brand Dior was caught in the controversy for plagiarizing the horse-face skirt, a traditional Chinese dress. A basic plain-colored horse-face skirt, which sells for tens of yuan in Hanfu online stores, sells for as high as 29,000 yuan in Dior and is sold out.
It is reported that the skirt in question was made by a Korean designer. What’s even funnier is that the Dior store in Seoul, Korea, which sells the skirt, said: “The design combines French and Korean culture.”
Later, although the skirt was removed from the online mall, it aroused the thinking of many Chinese people. From the Dragon Boat Festival to horse-faced skirts, from movable type printing to plum blossom sportswear, there are so many pieces of traditional Chinese culture that have been coveted and "stolen" by others.
In this issue, we will walk into the horse-faced skirt with Xu Jiao and truly feel its charm. I hope that the lost popularity of horse-faced skirts is not a flash in the pan. When it comes to inheriting traditional Chinese culture, you and I are both masters.
1. The red carpet of the Golden Rooster Awards was filled with flowers, and Xu Jiao’s horse-faced skirt was unique
Speaking of Xu Jiao, I believe many people's impressions remain on the tomboy in Stephen Chow's "Yangtze River No. 7". She debuted as a child star. Although she has been tepid over the years, she has been sparing no effort to promote Hanfu culture in her own way. Before Hanfu became popular, she was on the road to spreading Chinese style.
★Xu Jiao wears a horse-faced skirt and speaks for traditional culture
After the Dior plagiarism controversy, Xu Jiao appeared twice wearing Hanfu skirts. One time was on the red carpet of the closing ceremony of the 35th Golden Rooster Awards. She wore a white embroidered top and a blue dark gold embroidered horse skirt. It seemed low-key, but she created a high-end and grand sense of gorgeousness.
Even though the red carpet was filled with stars and flowers, her look became the first trending item as soon as it was revealed.
★Wearing a Chinese horse-faced skirt, you now have confidence in your oriental bones
Another time was attending a college graduation ceremony. She studied in the United States for 7 years, got all A's, and obtained a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts). On the day of harvest, she chose to wear a floral skirt and dye her hair pink. She spoke for Hanfu and also for those who were bullied and committed suicide by the Internet. The pink-haired girl speaks out, free-spirited and kind-hearted.
2. Get to know the most traditional and daily fashion - the horse-faced skirt
>>The origin of the horse-faced skirt: a Chinese romance
Talking about the origin of the horse-face skirt, in fact, it originally appeared to facilitate women's horse riding. It began in the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is also known as the "horse-face pleated skirt".
>>Characteristics of horse-faced skirt: Horse-faced skirt ≠pleated skirt
Because of this, people who don't know better will think that there is no difference between horse-faced skirts and today's pleated skirts. When the two are in the same frame, the difference is obvious. From the appearance, the pattern of the horse-faced skirt is very delicate; while the pleated skirt is generally solid color, which is relatively simple and modern.
From the design point of view, horse-face skirts are two-piece, divided into skirt surface (also called horse surface) and pleated surface (mostly I-shaped pleats with clean lines); while pleated skirts, as the name suggests, only have pleated surfaces.
>>The fashion potential of horse-face skirt: it can be classic or trendy
It's a blessing and a curse. After the Dior plagiarism incident, the horse-face skirt has indeed been pushed to the forefront, but at the same time, its fashion potential has gradually emerged. Paired with a classic gown, it is the most orthodox traditional Chinese taste; paired with a modernClothing can also show a trendy side, retro, versatile and advanced.
3. The most beautiful horse-faced skirts have these things in common
In order to make it convenient for everyone to wear in daily life, many styles of horse-faced skirts have been made. In addition to basic long styles, there are also mid-length and short styles; in addition to traditional laces, there are also leather buckles, elastics, and zippers. In short, there are various kinds for you to choose from.
①The waist and ankle are the most elegant and noble style
Among them, I still prefer long horse-faced skirts that are waist-length and ankle-length. The waist is tightened to highlight the curves, and the long skirt covers the shortcomings of the leg shape. The overall body is not deliberately emphasized on self-cultivation. Only by walking and standing can the charm be displayed vaguely. It perfectly interprets the subtleties of showing off your figure in a low-key manner and showing your temperament in a high-key way.
②The pattern should have more details and the overall color should be left blank
Secondly, compared with the improved solid color model, the horse-faced skirt with many pattern details is obviously more exquisite and has more Chinese characteristics.
Princess Diana wore a horse-faced dress with Chinese characteristics to a dinner party five months before her wedding. It is entirely festive red and is embellished with flowers. It has both pattern details and color white space. Even looking at it now, it feels like traveling through time and space, feeling the precipitation and inheritance of history.
4. If ordinary people want to have the daily feel of Xu Jiao, they must wear horse-faced skirts like this
If we don’t cherish our own history and traditional costumes, who will care? Isn’t there a successful cultural dissemination behind Princess Diana? When I see overseas students wearing Hanfu out on the street to promote traditional Chinese culture, I think that everyone wears it not only because it looks good, but also because of cultural confidence.
And if you want to wear a horse-faced skirt with a daily feel, it is not as difficult as you think. If you grasp the selection, matching, makeup and hair, you will find that the charm of the horse-faced skirt is endless.
The first point is to start with the selection of models and start a wonderful encounter
Tip ①: Choose a horse-faced skirt based on your body shape. Only when the volume and sense are coordinated are you looking for a more advanced one
Choosing the right horse skirt based on your body shape is the first step to achieve a beautiful look. Generally speaking, tall people can wear long horse-face skirts to maximize their advantages and be full of charm; while short people can wear mid-length/short styles to look unique and playful instead of cumbersome. In short, only when the body shape and the volume of the horse-faced skirt are harmonious can the "integration of human and clothing" be achieved.
Tip ②: Choose a top based on your face shape, shoulders and neck. A swan neck will make you look more elegant
When matching tops, more consideration should be given to face shape and shoulder and neck conditions. If you have a square face and a short neck, it is best to avoid cramped high collars and stand-up collars. V-necks that can extend the neck and give the upper body an airy feel are the best. They will look elegant no matter how you wear them.
The second point is to start with makeup and hair to magnify your beauty
Password ①: When wearing a horse-faced skirt, you need to wear a Chinese-style makeup, and choose heavy makeup carefully
In order to highlight the daily sense, horse face skirt + light makeup is definitely a combination that cannot go wrong. Like Chinese-style makeup, the base makeup is matte and natural, with almost no blush. The overall look is bright and elegant, and it matches the horse-faced skirt quite well.
Password ②: Horse-faced skirt + exposed forehead hair tie makes it more simple and elegant
In terms of hairstyle, a simple forehead-baring hair tie looks more simple and elegant.
If it feels too monotonous, you can use hairpins, hats, hairpins and other accessories to dress it up.point.
The third point is an example of wearing a horse-faced skirt that is very suitable for ordinary people
Example ①: Horse-faced skirt + stand-up collar top → dignified and elegant
When you are in your fifties or sixties, you can learn from He Saifei and wear a horse-face skirt with a stand-up collar top to look more dignified.
When matching, pay attention to color echoes, such as between clothing and clothing, clothing and accessories, the overall look will be more unified, and the beauty of harmony will naturally exude.
Example ②: Horse-faced skirt + high-visibility top → fashionable personality
Mature women can try matching tops with high skin exposure.For example, short V-neck shirts and suspenders give you a fashionable and individual feel and show your attitude.
Example ③: Horse face skirt + crew neck top → lively and casual
Girls of school age may want to look at round-neck tops to bring a youthful vibe. Like Xu Jiao, paired with a straw hat, it has a more lively and casual look, and you can tell she is someone who knows how to dress well.
If you want to interpret other styles, you can make some subtle changes to the basic shirt. Lace upThe shirt is exquisite and durable, and when paired with a horse-faced skirt of the same color, it looks like a gentle woman.
