Introduction In the vibrant corridors of history few garments tell a story as rich and multifaceted as the qipao This elegant Chinese attire with its origins rooted deep in Chinese tradition whispers ...

In Chinese culture, however, a wedding dress should not only look stunning but also bring the married couple happiness and longevity. In most parts of China, brides wear a one-piece cheongsam on ...

Get back to your 852 roots with our guide to cheongsam and qipao shopping in Hong Kong. From OGs like Linva Tailor who have ...

The founders of Linva Tailor, one of Hong Kong’s most famous suppliers of traditional Chinese cheongsam (full disclosure: they’re my grandparents) first opened for business in 1965 at 38 ...

high-collared Chinese dress known as a cheongsam. At 88, Yan Kar-man is one of Hong Kong's oldest master tailors of the ...

The cheongsam, traditionally made from brightly colored, classic Chinese silk prints is given a modern twist by Hu Ruixian with new materials such as tweed or in this case linen. Photograph by ...