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Indanthrene blue is not the first color that comes to mind when people picture the qipao, but it was one of the most-worn hues of 1930s Shanghai. The story runs through the current exhibition at the Shanghai Library’s Huaihai Road branch, “Hai Shang Yi Chuan: Modern Shanghai Dress Fashions in Historical Documents”, which fills the […]
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 […]
“There is a Western writer (was it Bernard Shaw?) who once complained that most women choose their husbands far less attentively and carefully than they choose their hats. Even the most heartless woman speaks with affection when she talks about ‘that brocade-lined robe from last year.’” This passage is from Eileen Chang’s Record of Changing […]
After the beginning of spring, everything comes back to life. In this season when spring sets the tone and all things harmonize, both people and beauty are blessed. That’s why there are poems like ‘the wind carries the fragrance of flowers, the rain washes away the dust of spring, and people thrive with the season.’ […]
The encounter between the scents of gardenia and jasmine promises an unforgettable beginning. Today, we continue our review of cheongsam styles from films and TV shows, focusing on the 2021 Republican – era spy drama The Rebel. This series stood out not only for its stellar cast, including Zhu Yilong, Wang Yang, Tong Yao, Wang […]
The encounter between Qipao and the magnificent Chinese green creates unforgettable masterpieces. Green symbolizes the vastest and most touching freedom on earth. As writer Li Juan once said, ‘When we see green, we always think: nothing will ever end, right?’ This interpretation, though not as romantic or unique as others, perfectly captures the essence of […]
Women understand women best. The cheongsam girls in her paintings are well – known internationally! The second installment of the cheongsam series by the artist has arrived. In the previous issue, we mainly talked about the female cheongsam moments painted by male painters. Today, let’s discuss how female painters shape female beauty, and what different […]
When the wind blows the hem of the cheongsam, the swaying figure is truly beautiful. Today, I’d like to talk about the cheongsam skirt, that is, the skirt style of the cheongsam. Why this detail? Because when we choose a cheongsam, we must pay special attention to it. Selecting a skirt that suits us, looks […]
In previous features, we discussed the unsurpassable peak in Qipao cinema history—In the Mood for Love. Today, I want to focus on Qipao appearances in TV dramas, highlighting those classic moments where Qipao beauties shone. Each of these beauties has her unique charm, and the Qipao they wore were equally distinctive. In the vast ocean […]
When Qipao meets traditional Chinese red, each piece is a true masterpiece! The fusion of gardenia and jasmine scents creates an unforgettable beginning. Today, I’m sharing about red Qipao. Among all colors, red is undoubtedly the star of Qipao. It’s not only associated with wedding attire but also deeply rooted in China’s historical and cultural […]
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