Explore Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritages with Smart Lady Series: Beijing-style Qipao

By Wu Xilu, Gu Siyu, and Junye Zhang

Recently, fashion weeks are in full swing around the world, unfolding in cities from New York and London to Milan and Paris. We have the chance to see the traditional and modern elements of clothing in the East and West blend, creating a series of stunning fashion events. As a unique charming type of clothing cherished in the East, qipao, or cheongsam captivated a huge group of designers around the world. Today, we are joined by Xu Dong, an advocate and designer of the Beijing-style qipao. We’ll learn more about the past and present of qipao.