It was an absolute pleasure to see Soong Ching-ling, Soong May-ling, Soong Ai-ling (commonly referred to as the Soong sisters)…
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The Little Black Qipao (cheongsam) and Sinan Mansions (思南公馆／思南公館)
This sleeveless black velvet qipao (cheongsam) is what I call the Little Black Qipao, and like the classic Little Black…
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Lust, Caution (色，戒 ) dresses: the complete list of 23 qipaos (cheongsams)
Like my previous post on all the qipaos from In the Mood for Love, this one to document all the Lust,…
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The difference between Shanghai-style and Beijing-style qipao (海派和京派旗袍)
Shanghai-style and Beijing-style qipao differ primarily in their cut, and level of embellishment. The image above shows three sisters clad…
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An unforgettable old Shanghai style lane house apartment
My old Shanghai style lane house apartment was featured on Apartment Therapy, and is located in a lilong in the…
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