Liu Yan 流烟 Flowing Smoke Northern Southern Dynasty Ruqun Set

Product Info

Inspired by the stylized long sleeves and flowing skirts of the Northern Southern Dynasties, the Liu Yan 流烟 Flowing Smoke Ruqun Set is a dreamy yet simple ensemble.

Features layered wide-sleeved shirts called Yaolan Ru 腰襕襦. Floor length sleeves were a result of a popular trend known as the "immortals style" during the 3rd to 4th century. Paired with a ruffled Banxiu 半袖 "half sleeve" jacket for an additional goddess touch.

The double layered pleated skirt called Zhequn 褶裙 has a soft hazy gradient, creating dimension throughout the sheer layers.

Finish the look with the Bixi 蔽膝, literally translated as "knee cover". Also known as Zaju 杂裾, this triangular overskirt with long ribbons was meant to imitate swallow tails to create the impression of a goddess floating.

Materials: 

• Both Yaolan Ru 腰襕襦 shirts - simulated silk yarn, 100% polyester
• Banxiu 半袖 half sleeve hacket - 100% polyester
• Bixi 蔽膝 - sheer, 70% polyester, 30% tencel
• Zhequn 褶裙 skirt - soft weave, 60% rayon, 40% polyester

About the brand: 上遥居汉服

上遥居汉服, or Shang Yaoju Hanfu, is a well-known hanfu studio that focuses on their beautiful and ethereal color palettes, attention to detail, and historically referenced hanfu sets. Their brand is ranked at #19 on the taobao hanfu markets and has an impressive 404,000 fulfilled order rate with a 4.9 star rating. They stand out from the rest of the other hanfu brands with their simple, yet striking silhouettes, and is one of the only brands that focus on a gentle and natural designs.

SIZING INFORMATION

Note that Chinese sizes are smaller than US sizes. To avoid wrong sizings, please refer to the sizing chart in the photos. Please measure in centimeters.

Bixi knee sizing:

• Length: 118cm
• Strap length: 140cm

Recommended Bust Sizing:

• S: 80-86cm
• M: 86-92cm
• L: 92-98cm

Recommended Waist Sizing:

• S: 60-64cm
• M: 64-68cm
• L: 68-72cm
• XL: 72-76cm
• XXL: 76-80cm

Model in photos is 165cm, 42kg, wearing top size S and skirt size L.  

CLEANING INFORMATION

Please hand wash carefully as to not ruin the embroidery, jewels, or buttons. Please air dry the clothes on a flat surface or hanger. Hand washing and air drying also extends the life of your hanfu.

For polyester pieces, please steam out wrinkles.