Some cheongsams are born to dance with summer! The encounter between the scents of gardenia and jasmine marks an unforgettable beginning. Certain beauties are naturally suited to conspire with summer, like a cool and elegant cheongsam. When the afternoon light cuts diagonally across the skirt, the wind takes on a beautiful shape. It glides along the curves of the waist, cascading into ripples at the slit. The satin adorned with magnolia or bamboo leaves, originally nurtured in ink wash, is awakened by the summer breeze, wrapping around a woman’s graceful silhouette and turning the heat into light, poetic rhythms. The upper body is secured with traditional knotted buttons, locking in warmth, while the lower body lets the summer breeze roam freely. The flowing patterns on the fabric reveal how this long summer is stitched into the lining of time. Wearing such a cheongsam is the most unique beauty and joy of summer.
Red Series
The main palette is 80% rouge red, 10% peacock blue, and 10% gardenia yellow. This cheongsam, woven with Eastern brocade and Western motifs, exudes the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. The vibrant red Song brocade resembles molten Western glass, with diamond grids holding cross-shaped floral patterns embedded with enamel pieces from Persia. The striking contrast between peacock blue and rouge red symbolizes the stunning legend of the Silk Road. When worn and twirled, the cheongsam flows like a Dunhuang mural, radiating nobility and auspiciousness.
Another Su brocade cheongsam features pure vermilion red with discreetly arranged double - happiness characters, embodying elegance and deep meaning. The high waist accentuates curves, while the short sleeves reveal delicate shoulders. The straight skirt flows gracefully, with hidden patterns shimmering like red stars, symbolizing good fortune. Every stitch carries wishes for a happy marriage, blending tradition with modern charm.
Yellow Series
The main palette is 90% soft goose yellow, 4% lilac purple, and 6% honey yellow. The soft goose yellow base, like the first light of dawn, flows with the gentle sheen of silk. The asymmetrical wave collar adds poetic asymmetry, and the short sleeves let the summer breeze pass freely. Hidden sun patterns on the fabric create a dappled effect, while a purple jade button adds a touch of subtle nobility. This is the gentlest attire for a summer afternoon, as if time itself would pause for it.
Orange Series
The main palette is 80% canna orange, 15% crab - shell red, and 5% gold. Bright as the sun, the canna orange hue highlights the wearer’s radiance. The short sleeves and subtle curves enhance the allure, while golden butterflies and peonies on the silk jacquard evoke Tang Dynasty opulence. This is no ordinary cheongsam but an Eastern fable worn on the body.
Blue Series
The main palette is 60% sea - blue and 40% Huanghe Liuli (黄河琉璃). This cheongsam transports one to a retro - modern era. The sea - blue base, woven with traditional Su brocade, features Huanghe Liuli cracks of light, blending Eastern aesthetics into every thread. The vertical stripes and side slit create a subtle narrative, complementing graceful movements with every step.
Gray Series
The main palette is 45% light silver - gray, 45% pepper - room color, 5% purple, and 5% stone green. This cheongsam recalls the poem 'Longing for a Lover’s Favor'. The silver - gray, tinged with warm brown, resembles crumpled Jiangnan (江南) twilight, with purple butterflies fluttering. The matte texture, accented by stone green and purple, exudes a gentle elegance.
Light Series
The main palette is 80% reed gray, 10% ivory white, 5% Jinghe (荆褐), and 5% sun - fan yellow. This gentle cheongsam, like a celestial garment, features reed - gray Su brocade as soft as moonlight. The spiral buttons and wave collar add elegance, while hidden white crane motifs convey blessings of longevity.
Pink Series
The main palette is 90% pink, 5% ceramic red, and 5% Bizhi (碧滋). This romantic cheongsam, made of shell - pink silk, glows like sunlit sand. The half - sleeves and sheer sleeves reveal glimpses of skin, while the wave collar resembles budding flowers. The lisianthus at the waist completes the hazy beauty of a young girl's style.
