Qipao
(ch'ipau,
qi
pao) is one of the most typical, traditional costumes for Chinese
women. Also known as cheongsam,
it is like a wonderful flower in the Chinese colorful fashion scene
because of its particular charm.
Cheongsam is fit to Chinese women’s slim figure, especially the Shanghai
girls. The following four factors promote the fashion’s generation and
popularity:
1) At that time, foreign stuff entered Chinese market continuously;
2) There were fashion column in all big newspapers and magazines;
3) Fashionable dressed girl with monthly calendar was very popular;
4) Some department stores also held many fashion shows.
Qipao generally has two big slits at either side of the hem for convenient
movement and display of the slender legs of women. Unlike a short-length
skirt, the slits of Qipao expose a woman's legs indistinctly when she
walks, as if there was a blurred emotional appeal of 'enjoying flowers
in mist.' Qipao, cheongsam dress, qi pao, long dress,Ch'ipau, cheongsam
qipao...
Qipaos can display Chinese women's modesty, softness
and beauty. Like Chinese women's temperament, Qipaos are elegant and
gentle.
Today, with the development of the market economy
in China, designs or styles of fashions are so dazzling as the stars
that the eye cannot take them all in. As a result, people are often
at a loss what to choose when facing the vast sea of fashions. On the
other hand, it is just a golden opportunity for Chinese national costumes
to regain their popularity. Fashion culture has become a point of intersection
of social culture, reflecting economic developments, social progress
and educational level. It represents people's spirit, living standards
and aspirations towards beauty.
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-- qipao
qi
pao cheongsam
ch'ipau |