Title
A v-neck jacket worn over a matching cheongsam
Year/Period
1960s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 62.7 x 105 cm
Accession No.
2011-00026-001
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irene Lim
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 silouhette 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 ‘huaniu’.The cheongsam is a versatile garment. Wearers of the cheongsam can create different looks for different occasions by adding on a jacket or accessories such as shawls, boleros or fur stoles.
