Qípáo (旗袍)

The qipao (“flag robe”), also known as cheongsam, is a style of dress that evolved from traditional Manchurian women’s clothing and is now very popular in modern wear. Originally long-sleeved, loose, and floor-length, in the last century, qipao have undergone drastic changes in hemlines, waistlines, collars, sleeves, and embellishments following rapidly changing trends. The qipao has ultimately evolved into a modern fashion staple on the international scale.