Style Glossary: Cheongsam


Updated 07/19/08 2:17 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 14 comments

Style Glossary: Cheongsam

Cheongsam A body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women. Also referred to as a mandarin gown. Some waitresses and receptionists in Chinese restaurants over the world wear cheongsam uniforms. They are usually long, often foot-length or floor-length. They have slit high to the waist or hip, usually no sleeves or cap sleeves. They are often made of brightly-colored silk or satin with rich Read more

Trend Setters: Qi Pao and Cheongsam


Updated 01/28/09 12:52 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Trend Setters: Qi Pao and Cheongsam

Share a culture with your pet with traditional Chinese apparel! Choose from cheongsam (formal attire for men) or qi pao (slender-fitting dresses with a high slit on the side for women), styles dating back to the Qing dynasty of the 17th century. Although the cheongsam is traditionally a two-piece outfit, both the pet cheongsam and qi pao are offered as a single piece for easy slipping on and off. Read more

Jason Wu Fall 2012


Updated 02/11/12 11:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jason Wu Fall 2012 Runway

It was chinoiserie-chic and brocade abound at Jason Wu's impressive Fall 2012 show. The designer paid homage to his native Taiwan — the show kicked off with the opening of two dramatic red doors and the burst of a gong — breaking down his collection into three distinct themes: Mao military, Qing Dynasty, and the '30s and '40s Hollywood version of China. For his military category, Wu showed a Read more