A printed sleeveless dress with a mandarin collar and a matching jacket

Title
A printed sleeveless dress with a mandarin collar and a matching jacket
Year/Period
1970s
Region
Singapore
Accession No.
2007-53399
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Chin May Nah

The design of the sleeveless dress is inspired by the traditional cheongsam, but the overall look is given a modern update through the use of a fabric with bold prints and by pairing it with a matching sleeveless jacket.

 

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