As the Spring Festival approaches, a red storm has set off in the fashion world, bringing you a series of carefully selected Spring Festival exclusive clothing recommendations. This is not only a tribute to traditional culture, but also a unique expression of the festive atmosphere.
The Symbolism of Red
Red has always been a symbol of good luck, prosperity and happiness in Chinese culture. In the Spring Festival, an important traditional festival, red is an indispensable element. Therefore, in order to cater to this tradition, the fashion industry has launched various types of red clothing to show the unique Spring Festival fashion style.
In traditional Chinese culture, wearing red in the Year of the Animal is an ancient and profound custom. The animal year refers to the year in the Chinese lunar zodiac year that matches the individual’s zodiac sign. According to the Chinese zodiac, each person’s natal year appears periodically, such as the Year of the Rat, the Year of the Ox, the Year of the Tiger, etc.
The custom of wearing red stems from the belief in the auspicious meaning of red and the ability to ward off evil and avoid disaster. In traditional Chinese culture, red is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, auspiciousness and good luck, helping to expel evil and pray for peace. Therefore, in the year of animal life, people like to choose red clothing to welcome this special year.
Here are some customs and precautions for wearing red in your animal year:
Red clothing: The most intuitive manifestation of wearing red in your animal year is to choose red clothing, which can be traditional Chinese clothing such as cheongsam or Tang suit, or modern fashion clothing.
Red accessories: In addition to clothing, you can also choose red accessories, such as red scarves, handbags, shoes, etc., to highlight the festive atmosphere.
Red underwear: Some people even choose to wear red underwear, believing that it can increase good luck and auspiciousness in their year of birth.
Red jewelry: In addition to clothing, people also choose to wear red jewelry, such as red necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc., to increase the auspicious atmosphere.
Generally speaking, wearing red is a kind of respect for traditional culture and an expression of expectations for future happiness and good luck. This custom is widespread in Chinese society, especially during the New Year and other important personal life stages.
Fashion matching suggestions
In order to help consumers better match Spring Festival clothing, Wentou’s fashion clothing designers have provided some suggestions. They said that you can try to match traditional red with modern design elements to highlight your personality; at the same time, pairing it with some gold or silver accessories can better reflect the festive atmosphere of the festival.
