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| SIDE MANDRIN COLLAR JACQUARD COTTON SHORT CHEONGSAM DRESS #839-CODE:WSKU839 |
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| Product Description |
Although it is a fork tale, the Cheongsam was really from the Manchus of Qing Dynasty. When they ruled China, their "banner gown (also translated as Qi-pao), a collarless, Tube-shaped gown wore by both men and women was developed, which was the origin of Cheonogsam. It was long and embroidered, with broad lace trimmed at the collar, sleeves and edges.
Qing Dynasty collapsed at early 20th century; women began to enjoy more freedom and improved their clothing for more comfort and freedom at movements. Instead of adopting western dress styles, they made changes to Qi-pao, cuffs narrower, lace trimmed thinner, varied collars and length, and tailored to be more fitting and revealing.
Cheongsam came to popular within the whole China. Its extraordinary popularity occurred at Shanghai, with its slimness and fitness, regarding as a formal suite for important occasions and social activities. But this prosperity was only existed at 1920s-1949.
A new boom appeared since 1990s, many ladies show warm welcome to this elegant and classic Asian gown. Cheongsam elements are used in world fashion industry to make it more charm over the world. Some Chinese girls even take red Cheongsam as bridal dress today, to add more beauty and elegant on wedding day; it is also common in some Chinese hotel and restaurant, hostess wear traditional qi pao to welcome or serve customers.
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