Though cheongsam-making technique has been recognised ... thousand Hong Kong dollars (hundreds of US dollars). "How many old ...

Lavishly illustrated fashion magazine articles, scholarly monographs and museum exhibitions have extensively documented the social history of the cheongsam. Most research has focused on the ...

Yet, you also can’t run away from traditional dressing. The cheongsam is a perennial favourite, and designers constantly include it into their festive collections every year.

But while the cheongsam - also known as the qipao - is a popular dress worn during the festive celebrations, the 29-year-old Hongkonger says it is suitable all year round. "It can be worn for ...