Exhibiting a timeless elegance

Every garment Cai makes has an original counterpart that existed in history, whether it is depicted in a mural or a relic in a museum. The clothing is faithfully re-created based on the individual's specific measurements.

Cai specializes in creating hanfu styles worn during the Tang, Song, and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, drawing from extensive historical resources. During his free time, he has a penchant for learning history and visiting museums to deepen his knowledge.

As an advocate of hanfu culture, Cai incorporates it into his daily attire. He has observed that, in Hangzhou, it is not uncommon to encounter people wearing hanfu on the streets, particularly at scenic areas around West Lake.

When he is out distributing flowers to passersby, Cai finds it exhilarating when people recognize his clothing as being from the Tang Dynasty, while recognizing Chen's attire as being from the Song Dynasty.

Chen says she can clearly perceive the deepening appreciation and resonance among individuals toward China's traditional aesthetics.

Many places have invited them to visit and distribute flowers in other cities, and Chen says she is planning on creating something new to promote traditional Chinese culture.

"I will continue to share the inherent romance of Chinese culture. I aspire to bring innovation to each of my works and explore a broader range of subjects, presenting a more diverse and multifaceted traditional aesthetic to everyone," she says.

Enthralled by the exceptionally vibrant cultural atmosphere in Hangzhou, Chen is seriously contemplating the idea of making Hangzhou her permanent home. Excited by the upcoming Asian Games in September, Chen also plans to create new videos to promote the city and its cultural offerings.