Cheongsam

Cheongsam, as the biggest influence in the world and the most popular traditional Chinese costume, is "the most recognized and respected the world today the representative of Chinese clothing".

And it was improved by the women of Han ethnic of the Republic of China in the first half of the 20th century. Moreover, cheongsam was regarded as one of China's national formal dress by the Republic of China government in 1929.After the Republic of China, the female of Shanghai, Peking and other places made some improvements for it on the basis of cheongsam on. However, after 1949, the cheongsam was gradually neglected and become unpopular in the mainland, especially during the Cultural Revolution; the cheongsam was considered a symbol of feudalism, capitalism that a lot of cheongsams were damaged.

Today, with its variety of styles, the sexy Chinese style dress Cheongsam shows its charm at many markets. More and more women in China appreciate its beauty. For instance, when wives of China's diplomats attend important social gatherings, the Cheongsam is their first choice among dresses. Also a lot of Chinese brides choose a Cheongsam as their famous Chinese wedding dress. In fact, quite a number of influential people have suggested that Cheongsam should become the national dress for women in China. This shows that the Cheongsam remains a vibrant part of Chinese culture.

Wearing a Cheongsam nowadays has turned into something of a vogue, both at home and abroad. Due to its elegance and classical looks the Cheongsam becomes a source of inspiration for fashion designers. World-renowned brands like Dior, Versace, and Ralph Lauren have all cited some Cheongsam elements in their designs.