3 millennium trends From Shang Dynasty silk to the extremely hot 'Neo Chinese Style'

The era of minimalism is over, 2026 is the year of iconic patterns! In today's video, we will 'dissect' the origin of the modern Hanfu fever: the Shang Dynasty. Why is 'Upper and Lower Clothing' the most intelligent costume structure in history? How is it that rustic hemp and delicate silk from ancient times are dominating Avant-garde collections? Click now to see that Thuong fashion is still 'living' in the wardrobes of young people today!
Welcome to the episode: "3 millennium trends: From Shang Dynasty silk to the extremely hot 'Neo-Chinese Style'" on the channel "Legends of style".
Fashion during the Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1046 BC) was the period in which the core characteristics of traditional Chinese costumes were formed, with extremely strict social class distinctions through materials, colors and patterns.
A. Main costume structure (upper and lower clothes).
In the Shang civilization, the structure of Upper and Lower robes was often not simply clothing but also a "language" that affirmed the social order and primitive aesthetics of the Chinese people.
B. Materials and Textile Techniques.
During the Shang civilization (1600 BC - 1046 BC), the textile industry reached a sophisticated level, not only creating costumes but also shaping the class division system through materials and patterns.
C. Hairstyle and Jewelry.
In the Shang civilization (1600 BC - 1046 BC), hairstyles and jewelry were not only beauty but also symbols of power, religion and clear class division.
D. Military uniform.
Military costumes of the Shang Dynasty were China's most primitive armor models, designed to serve large-scale battles (up to tens of thousands of people) and affirm the position of aristocratic generals.
E. Influence on modern fashion .
Shang Dynasty fashion had an indirect but profound influence on modern fashion, mainly through laying the foundation for Hanfu - the traditional costume of the Han people, which is having a strong revival in contemporary Chinese culture and fashion.
In short, Shang fashion was the first building block that shaped the identity of Chinese clothing, and its basic principles and symbolic materials continue to inspire the modern fashion industry.
At the end of the video, we can clearly see: Even though three millennia have passed, the aesthetic principles and symbols of power from the Shang Dynasty are still an endless source of inspiration. Fashion is a cycle, and that ancient beauty is still shining on modern catwalks.
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