This study investigates the traditional costumes featured in The Purple Hairpin, a representative work of Cantonese Yue opera, and explores their creative adaptation into modern fashion design. Cantonese Yue opera costumes, known for their symbolic patterns, colors, and craftsmanship, embody the cultural and aesthetic identity of the region. Through comprehensive literature review, field research, and analysis of museum artifacts and performance images, the structural and symbolic characteristics of key characters’ costumes were systematically examined. Based on these findings, two modern womenswear designs were developed: one inspired by the Xiaoguzhuang worn by noblewomen and another based on the Yuanling, a traditional official’s robe. Each design aimed to harmonize traditional aesthetics with contemporary sensibilities and functionality. Patterns for these designs were drafted and tested using Style3D software to conduct virtual fitting simulations, which allowed for evaluating wearability, aesthetic qualities, and structural stability. The results demonstrate that the distinctive symbolic elements and artistic values of traditional Yue opera costumes can be successfully reinterpreted into modern fashion, while digital tools enhance the efficiency and precision of pattern development. This research contributes to preserving and revitalizing traditional costume culture by providing a practical methodology for modern application, as well as offering insights for future global promotion and creative use of Chinese traditional dress in contemporary fashion contexts.

Abstract
I. Introduction
Ⅱ. Leview of Literature
    1. Chinese opera and Cantonese opera
    2. Costumes of Cantonese opera
    3. Costumes of characters in the Cantonese Yueopera The Purple Hairpin
Ⅲ. Results and Discussion
    1. Proposal of womenswear design based onHaiching robe (Design 1)
    2. Proposal of womenswear design based onXiaoguzhuang (Design 2)
Ⅳ. Conclusion
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• Chuyi Li(Ph.D., Dept. of Film Press and Contents, Cheongju University, Korea) | 이초익 (청주대학교 영화언론콘텐츠학과 박사)
• Jihyeon Kim(Assistant Professor, Dept. of Fashion and Clothing, Seowon University, Korea) | 김지현 (서원대학교 패션의류학과 조교수) Corresponding author
• Mi-hyang Na(Professor, Dept. of Art and Fashion Design, Cheongju University, Korea) | 나미향 (청주대학교 아트앤패션디자인학과 교수)