The Influence of Chinese Traditional Costumes on Contemporary Trends --Taking Horse-face Skirts as an Example

Abstract

This study explores the influence of traditional Chinese dresses on contemporary fashion trends using the Horse-face skirt as an example. In ancient China, the Horse-face skirt was one of the notable skirts for women and maintained its typical style of womens dress during the Ming and Qing dynasties. With the passage of history and the revival of traditional Chinese culture, it has begun to arouse interest in traditional Chinese dress. Among them, Hanfu, including the Horse-face skirt, has attracted significant attention in modern dress, where ancient design elements are combined with modern dress. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, historical documents, and fashion resources, this study analyzes the development of the Horse-face skirt and its influence on contemporary fashion trends. The study shows that the development of new media, the spread of ethnic culture and the innovation of ethnic dress are important factors that contribute to the development of ancient traditional dresses influencing modern trends.