Around China and further afield, young people dressed head-to-toe in hanfu, a form of cultural attire, are no longer a rare sight. Lifted from the pages of history and dynasties long ago, this traditional aesthetics has emerged as a symbol of identity, a platform for culture appreciation and even – sometimes controversially – an inspiration for modern designs. In studio on this episode of China Popcast are Beijing-based hanfu enthusiasts Chen Huiyi and Wang Zichen, aka Sanhuai Mingche, who highlight the reasons for its comeback among young people, its role in cultural identity, and their experiences of wearing hanfu in day-to-day life or while traveling. Joining the conversation online from the US is Jason Tse, a member of the North California Hanfu Association and co-author of the book Hanfu, who discusses the experience of taking hanfu to cultural events in San Francisco.