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Dress, T00.48.4
Posted: Jan 8th, 2020 | Collection Spotlight

This beautiful silk cheongsam from China is our Object of the Week!

Reminiscent to us of spring and warmer days, we couldn’t resist sharing this gorgeous dress with you all. The beautifully embroidered peacock is a traditional symbol of dignity and beauty. The dress is completely lined with pink silk tabby woven fabric.

To learn more about the history of Chinese dress and the evolution of the cheongsam, check out this 2010 article from the New York Times about the Hong Kong History Museum’s exhibition “The Evergreen Classic: Transformation of the Qipao”: HERE.

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