A grey and purple sleeveless cheongsam with motifs all over

This is a grey and purple knee-length cheongsam with multi-prints. The rich patterns and bright hues create a distinctly ethnic aesthetic and reflects fashion’s craze for ethnic prints particularly in the 1970s.The cheongsam is a ubiquitous Chinese dress that first gained popularity in the early 20th century and was an essential part of a typical woman’s wardrobe. It has its origins in the originally long robes worn by Manchu women of the Qing Dynasty. The cheongsam is usually bespoked to ensure a fitted silhouette and its other distinctive features include a high collar, side slits at the hem and a decorative knot and loop fastener for the collar or shoulder flap, called the ‘hua niu’.

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