When a man in his 20s pulled on a long black gown and a gold-coloured belt, the store broke out in admiring oohs and ahs. Most Hanfu followers step out in their outfits only on special occasions.

A gorgeous tea dress with high-heeled shoes, all black hip-hop outfits with Dr. Martens boots, long silk clothes embroidered with dragon patterns… Chinese street fashion including hanfu, a ...