At the beginning of the 20th century, the political situation in China was ups and downs. The Revolution of 1911 abolished the imperial system, established the Republic of China, cut braids, changed colors, destroyed it, and sent the crown service hierarchy belonging to the feudal dynasty to the history museum, all of which created conditions for the extension of the new cheongsam. The Revolution of 1911 overthrew the Manchu regime with the slogan of "expelling Tatars", and at the same time, it also made the robes of the banners enter a temporary silence. Dissatisfaction with the Manchu ruling regime, which had been vomited for 300 years, made the distinctive costumes of flag girls such as "Dara Wing" and "Flower Pot Bottom" disappear overnight. ...
1924, the last emperor, Puyi, was expelled from the Forbidden City, and the Qing Dynasty crown costume became a swan song. Around 1920, the spring tide of the new culture movement awakened people's desire for beauty, and the younger generation showed unprecedented innocence, relaxation and pleasure.
During this period, Shanghai became a new exhibition platform decorated with women, and the pursuit of novelty and fashion in clothing became the social fashion at that time. Fashion women are doubly sensitive to politics and fashion.
Influenced by Japanese clothing, "new clothes of civilization" became popular in 10 and early 1920s, and the black skirt that female students and teachers loved became fashionable.
1920s-Inverted sleeves and new styles.
In the 10 era and the early 1920s, there was a period of "civilized new clothes" among urban women.
1930s-Golden Age (I)
The 1920s to 1940s was the most glorious period of modern women's wear in China, and the 1930s was the peak of this period. It was at this time that cheongsam established an irreplaceable position on the stage of women's wear and became a typical representative of women's wear in China.
1940s-Golden Age (2)
It can be said that the process of cheongsam going classic was basically completed in the 1930s, and the 40s was the continuation of its golden age.
The 1920s to 1940s was the most glorious period of modern women's wear in China, and the 1930s was the peak of this period. It was at this time that cheongsam established an irreplaceable position on the stage of women's wear and became a typical representative of women's wear in China.
After the 1930s, the shape of cheongsam was perfect and mature, which was a classic. It was difficult to jump out of this silhouette in the future, but it changed slightly in length, fatness and decoration. ...
The well-known cheongsam in the world, called Hanfu, actually refers to the cheongsam in the 1930s. Cheongsam culture was completed in 1930s, which was the golden age of cheongsam.
It can be said that only then did China have real fashion, fashion in the modern sense. The continuous input of foreign materials, the clothing columns opened by major newspapers and magazines, and the monthly fashion paintings have undoubtedly promoted the emergence and popularity of fashion. Because the slender fit of cheongsam just caters to the slim and exquisite figure characteristics of southern women, it is very popular in Shanghai. ...
Shanghai-style cheongsam, with the characteristics of western-style clothing, naturally became popular all over the country from Shanghai. In this way, as an important representative of Shanghai-style culture, Shanghai-style cheongsam became the mainstream of the 1930s cheongsam, and what we call the 1930s cheongsam is also Shanghai-style cheongsam.
/kloc-the improved cheongsam that appeared in the late 1930s absorbed western-style cutting methods in structure, making the robe body more fit. Although the cheongsam was born out of the female robe of Yu Daqing Banner, it is completely different from the old system, and it has become the standard dress for modern women in China with the characteristics of eclectic Chinese and Western costumes. ...
In the early days of the People's Republic of China, women dressed like liberated areas and despised "bourgeois ladies" in red and green.
It seems that people's pursuit of beautiful clothes has completely turned into enthusiasm for revolutionary work. The image of a laid-back lady represented by cheongsam has lost its living space in this atmosphere. ...
The 1950s-there was a glorious moment.
In an era when people are masters of their own affairs, if clothes are popular, the leading role of fashion will turn to civilians.
To 1956 It is said that when a leader of the former Soviet Union visited China, he proposed that the clothes of China people should reflect the new look of socialist prosperity, so the government called on "everyone to wear colorful clothes.
At this time, the cheongsam looks healthier and more natural than before. Not evil, not flattering, not exquisite, not morbid, in line with the standards of "beautiful and generous" at that time, but also more practical. ...
Cold in the sixties and seventies -20 years.
The Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976 was a great disaster for traditional culture and cheongsam.
80' s and 90' s-glory is hard to come by.
Throughout the 1980 s, it has been predicted that cheongsam will be popular. Especially in the 1980s and 1990s, the ideal image of women changed, and people yearned for a tall, slim figure with flat shoulders and narrow hips.
As the cheongsam that best embodies this perfect figure, there is room for survival and development. It is said that the popular cheongsam will come back to people. But surprisingly, cheongsam is out of fashion again, and only a few people are wearing it …
The heyday of cheongsam has gone far away, and no one cares about it for 30 years. It seems to be somewhat outdated in the land after the opening in the 1980 s.
But in the 1980s and 1990s, there appeared a kind of "uniform cheongsam" with professional symbolic significance. For the purpose of publicity, waitresses, waitresses and waitresses in entertainment places and hotel restaurants all wear cheongsam.
The same is true of this kind of cheongsam, which is made of synthetic silk fabric with bright colors, high split and rough workmanship. This is really detrimental to the beautiful image of cheongsam in people's minds. People are even more afraid to wear cheongsam to show their differences. ...
Since 1990s, the ideal image of women has changed again. Tall and slender, flat shoulders and narrow hips make people yearn for it. Cheongsam, as the representative of China fashion that can best set off the figure and temperament of China women, has once again attracted people's attention. In foreign countries, there are still many design masters who get inspiration from cheongsam, and have introduced cheongsam with international flavor, even the combination of China cheongsam and European evening dress.
Cheongsam aesthetics
In the past ten years, the cheongsam reappeared in the fashion world frequently appeared in international fashion dances, and its charm was even better than that of that year. As a national representative, formal dress appears in various international social etiquette occasions.
Beijing School and Shanghai School of Cheongsam
Beijing School and Shanghai School represent two styles in art and culture. Shanghai style is characterized by absorbing western art, being innovative, flexible and diverse, and having a strong commercial atmosphere; The style of Beijing school has the style of official school, which is restrained and concise.
Artists and Cheongsam
Art is a social ideology that reflects social life and expresses the author's thoughts and feelings by shaping images.
Designers and Cheongsam
After the evolution in the first half of the 20th century, the basic features and components of cheongsam gradually became stable. Cheongsam has become a classic women's dress. Classics are relatively stable and fashions are ever-changing. But fashion designers often look for inspiration from the treasure house of classics, and cheongsam is also one of the sources of inspiration for designers.
In a word, cheongsam is a traditional dress for women in China, not a lost historical dress. It has both the vicissitudes of the past and the brand-new present. Cheongsam itself has certain historical significance, high appreciation and great collection value. Although there are not many women wearing cheongsam in modern times, modern cheongsam still maintains its traditional charm in many places, and at the same time embodies the beauty of fashion, so it also has certain collection value.