For many Chinese brides, wearing a qipao on their wedding day evokes not only a sense of unparalleled beauty, but also a profound connection to and pride in their cultural heritage. If you are enamored with the idea of wearing a qipao for your tea ceremony, but worried about the scorching summer heat, fear not - here are a few suggestions that will be weather-suitable, while still paying homage to the Chinese culture. 1. Lightweight Qipao: A qipao made with a lightweight and breathable material, such as silk satin or cotton, is a great option way for keeping cool in the summer heat. Gloxinia Cap Sleeve Mesh Back Qipao 2. Lace Qipao: A lace qipao can add a delicate and romantic touch to your wedding look. Choose a light-colored lace...
(Source: Sonofchina.com) We typically know Valentine's Day to be on February 14th, but did you know in Chinese culture, Chinese Valentine's Day, also known as QIXI (七夕), is on the 7th day of the 7th month of every lunar year. The festival is based on a romantic legend about Niu Lang and Zhi Nü. According to Chinese myth, seven goddesses who lived in heaven secretly ventured to the mortal world one night to do some exploring. When Niu Lang, spotted Zhi Nü, one of the seven goddesses, it was love at first sight. She stayed behind in the mortal world marrying Niu Lang. When the Goddess of Heaven discovered this, she ordered Zhi Nu to return to Heaven. QIXI celebrates...
The mandarin collar is one of the most iconic features of a qipao. Apart from deciding how high you want your collar to be, you can also choose which mandarin collar style suits your personal style and function the best. Read on to learn more about the different mandarin collars. 1. Round Collar 圓領 The round collar is the most common collar type and is the style most often seen within our collections. As mentioned in its name, the edge of the collar where the one piece of fabric meets at the base of the neck, is round. If you are looking for a mandarin collar type that will stand the test of time, the round collar is definitely the one to opt...
I’ve always been fascinated with knitwear. After interning at two knitwear factories in my teens, I thought to myself, maybe one day I will have my own. Well, that dream faded along with my naivety, but I am glad that I still get the opportunity to explore working with knit. My current supplier is actually a client turned friend. She came in looking for a qipao for a company annual dinner party and when she told me that she runs a small knitwear factory, that to me was a sign that I had to test the waters! The pandemic last year was the perfect timing – it allowed me the time to create a new collection beyond bridal and cocktail...
With the pandemic restrictions in place, couples are forced to get married in smaller ceremonies rather than holding big banquets. Usually brides choose to wear qipaos during the tea ceremony or the evening part of the banquet but with those plans postponed (until Covid-19 improves), have you considered wearing a qipao for your civil ceremony? The traditional color for a bridal qipao is red, as it symbolizes good luck, happiness and prosperity. However, we are seeing more and more brides opting for qipaos in white as a more modern approach. Qipaos in white are absolutely goddess- like, and very photogenic. We can’t wait to share a few styles with you below! What’s best? It can easily be worn again...
