Two pieces of food for thought:

  • https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3198984/china-chic-trend-builds-young-peoples-patriotism-cultural-confidence (Chinese people starting to dress in the Han fashion again)

  • https://web.archive.org/web/20210210074724/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/world/asia/new-zealand-rawiri-waititi-tie.html (Māori politician kicked out of parliament for not wearing a necktie, turns into a whole dispute, eventually wins)

Now if you look at Chinese parliament, well I don't have to tell you what you'll see.

What would it take for Chinese politicians to start appearing in Han dress?

(not advocating for this, just a stray thought I had)

  • spring_rabbit [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    Sharp, modern, solid symbolism. A good suit for all of China.

    It also just looks better than western suits imo.

    • MaoistLandlord [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      How practical is the suit? Western suits have a bunch of fake pockets that do absolutely nothing as well as additional pieces of garment for "formality" like handkerchiefs and cuffs. But the Mao suits look like everything you see is everything you get and there's no additional pieces to add to it

      • Gimbrone [none/use name]
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        2 years ago

        The pockets are real, but usually sewn shut as it looks better. The first thing I do with a new suit coat is get a thread ripper and open all the pockets. I can't stand sewn up pockets.