These days, the male cheongsam usually only makes a brief guest appearance during the banquet at a traditional Chinese wedding, when the happy couple circulate among the tables as toasts are made.

Among them, a group of artists have tried to demonstrate traditional Chinese ... The qipao, also known as the cheongsam, was a favorite dress among Chinese women during the early 20th Century.

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.

Hu Ruixian is a cheongsam dressmaker and founder of Studio HHFZ. She has transformed the traditional Chinese dress into apparel suitable for casual Sundays and afternoon lunches. “Using fashion ...