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How the qipao has inspired red-carpet looks over the years: designers from Carolina Herrera to Tom Ford have dressed the likes of Taylor Swift, Rita Ora and Gong Li in twists ...
The qipao, also known as the cheongsam - meaning "long garment" - is distinctive for its mandarin collar, curve-hugging bodice and thigh-high skirt slit. The silhouette was dominant in the 1920s ...
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The Feminist Roots of the Chinese Qipao
Brands like Forever 21 produced so-called “mandarin-collared” shirts ... Chinese style” by incorporating qipao-inspired buttons and high collars, but Guo believes it’s essential to stick ...