How Chinese wedding dresses are made, their symbolism and why some can cost US$13,000
Whether cheongsam or qun kua, here is what the colours and embroidery mean on Chinese wedding dresses and why some can take a ...
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Hong Kong cheongsam master in the mood to retire after 75 years
At 88, Yan Kar-man is one of Hong Kong's oldest master tailors of the cheongsam -- literally "long clothes" in Cantonese -- a ...
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Put the ‘Pow’ Into Qipao! Where To Buy Cheongsams In Hong Kong
Get back to your 852 roots with our guide to cheongsam and qipao shopping in Hong Kong. From OGs like Linva Tailor who have ...
Unraveling Qipao: A Modern Guide to this Timeless Chinese Tradition
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 ...
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Surviving ready-to-wear fashion and jealous colleagues - cheongsam's evolution at Linva Tailor on Cochrane Street
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 ...