30年代 - 民国二〇年代 · 织金团龙纹短襟夹袍 | 1930s - Republic of China Style · Gold-Woven Round Dragon Short Jacket (or Short Robe)

摩登之光：民国二〇年代的“软黄金”时尚

这件织金面料（或成衣）完美地体现了民国二十年代（1930s）上海滩的新旧交融与极致奢华。

当时的时尚界正处于旗袍由长向短，由宽向窄的过渡期，而这件服饰的特点正是：

• “织金”工艺的植入： 无论是蓝绿色底的团龙纹，还是黑底的橘红花卉，都采用了织金或金银线进行点缀，使其在电灯下熠熠生辉，是当时名媛出席舞会和社交场合的首选。

• 海派摩登的代表： 它摆脱了清末服饰的繁冗，剪裁更贴近西方立体美学，强调肩部和腰部的线条，体现了都市女性**“倒大秀”**（指展示其曼妙身姿和摩登品味）的潮流。

• 图案寓意非凡： 繁复的团龙或提花图案，既保留了传统文化的吉祥富贵寓意，又以摩登的色彩和光泽感，诠释了“软黄金”的时尚价值。

这件服饰承载了中国历史上一个特殊年代对摩登、华丽与传统的理解与融合。

Light of the Modern Age: The "Soft Gold" Fashion of the 1930s Republic of China

This gold-woven fabric (or finished garment) perfectly embodies the blend of old and new and the ultimate luxury of Shanghai in the 1930s (RoC Era).

The fashion world at that time was transitioning from long and wide Qipaos to shorter and narrower ones, and the characteristics of this attire are:

• The Insertion of "Gold-Woven" Craftsmanship: Whether it is the round dragon pattern on the blue-green base or the orange-red florals on the black base, both are embellished with gold weaving or gold/silver thread, making them shine under electric lights. This was the preferred choice for socialites attending balls and high-society events.

• Representative of Shanghai Modernity: It shed the complexity of late Qing attire, featuring tailoring closer to Western three-dimensional aesthetics, emphasizing the lines of the shoulders and waist. This reflected the urban female trend of "Dào Dà Xiù" (showing off their graceful figures and modern taste).

• Extraordinary Pattern Symbolism: The intricate round dragon or jacquard patterns not only retain the traditional cultural meaning of auspiciousness and wealth but also interpret the fashion value of "soft gold" through modern colors and luster.

This garment captures the fusion and understanding of modernity, opulence, and tradition during a special era in Chinese history.