China has great etiquette, hence it is called Xia; with the beauty of clothing and rules, it is called Hua. "Five thousand years of Huaxia, with threads and threads, fully displays the beauty of the East. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "We must adhere to creative transformation and innovative development, find the connection point between traditional culture and modern life, and continuously meet the growing needs of the people for a better life." In recent years, the national trend of clothing has surged, with the horse faced skirt born in the Liao and Song dynasties, integrating tradition and modernity, becoming a new fashion trend today. The popularity of horse faced skirts reflects the timeless national wisdom and the increasing cultural confidence. ——Inheriting ancient charm, horse faced skirts contain rich historical and cultural connotations. Ma Mian "originally referred to the protruding piers and abutments built by ancient people along the city wall. The horse faced skirt consists of two overlapping pieces on the left and right sides at the front and middle skirt doors, named after the shape of the skirt door resembling a "horse face". A graceful horse face skirt is more than just beauty. The production of horse faced skirts emphasizes "making the best use of everything", using the entire fabric to fold and sew as much as possible, with almost no cutting, which is a manifestation of the Chinese nation's virtues of clothing and frugality; The design of the horse faced skirt incorporates elements such as mother of pearl, shadow puppetry, and traditional Chinese medicine, making the skirt a carrier for spreading intangible cultural heritage. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the need to protect, inherit, and utilize the excellent traditional Chinese culture, explore its rich connotations, in order to better strengthen cultural confidence and consolidate national spirit. Nowadays, the horse faced skirt, which carries historical memory and cultural genes, is highly favored. More and more people are seeking clothing and exploring the profound cultural heritage of China through horse faced skirts. In Quanzhou, Fujian, tourists wearing hairpin flowers and horse face skirts are constantly coming in a stream; In Cao County, Shandong Province, there are continuous orders for horse faced skirts, and manufacturers are working at full speed to accelerate the work. At the beginning of this year, data from e-commerce platforms showed that the order volume of horse faced skirts increased by 841% year-on-year in the past year. ——Singing new voices, clothing innovation brings new brilliance to traditional culture in modern times. Walking into the exhibition hall of a Hanfu base in Cao County, a fresh and elegant long dress catches the eye. This long skirt is made of imitation acetic acid fabric, which is thinner and lighter than traditional horse face skirts. It has no pleats and a stronger drape, making it suitable for daily wear by female consumers of all ages Introduction by the base manager. Today's horse faced skirt retains the general shape and many elements of traditional clothing, but it is not a simple replication. For ease of wearing, zip or snap up the horse faced skirt; For the convenience of machine washing, adjustments have been made to the fabric organization and pleating process of the horse faced skirt; To improve production efficiency and transform traditional jacquard machines, classical elements are integrated with modern craftsmanship, making traditional clothing "youthful" and becoming a vivid practice of cultural innovation. The popularity of horse faced skirts has opened up new ideas for the integration of culture and tourism. Hanfu rental and photography are flourishing, and ancient Chinese clothing is revitalized through innovation driven and industrial upgrading. ——Setting sail to the sea, Chinese design showcases the world's style. During Italian Prime Minister Meloni's visit to China in July this year, he tried on a Chinese style horse face skirt. Coincidentally, at a Hanfu exhibition held in Rome, Italy, handmade horse faced skirts attracted many visitors. We have received over 100 orders for horse faced skirts from the UK The person in charge of a Hanfu brand in Shandong said that the design of the "going global" horse faced skirt has also been adjusted. "Considering the body characteristics of foreign customers, we have designed the horse faced skirt with seven pleats, eight pleats, and nine pleats." It appeared in overseas streets and alleys, became popular in the global market, and made it to International Fashion Week. The "new Chinese style" aesthetic represented by the horse faced skirt has moved from China to a broader world stage. After winning gold at the Paris Olympics, athlete Deng Yawen wore a hairpin to showcase the beauty of China to the world; In the vast expanse of space, the astronauts of Shenzhou-13 wore clothing with distinct Chinese elements to welcome the Lunar New Year in space... Chinese design adds brightness to world civilization and demonstrates strong cultural confidence. The soul of a country is transformed and forged through culture. Through the Hanfu horse face skirt, we can understand the internal logic and cultural significance behind the popularity of traditional clothing, inherit and innovate the historical context, and promote Chinese culture to better enter the world. We are full of confidence. (New Society)