InfoSpark: The evolution of women’s clothing in China

Published: 2:00am, 16 Oct, 2024

Victor Sanjinez

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Our infographic explains how fashion has changed over the years among Chinese women.

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Published: 2:00am, 16 Oct, 2024

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First popularised in 1920s Shanghai, the cheongsam became wildly popular across the Chinese world. Photo: Nora Tam

First popularised in 1920s Shanghai, the cheongsam became wildly popular across the Chinese world. Photo: Nora Tam

The cheongsam originated in Shanghai and rapidly became a fashion trend adopted by movie stars and schoolgirls alike. The history of this garment reflects the rise of the fashionable Chinese lady within the twentieth century.

By Victor Sanjinez

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