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Qipaos with a Modern Attitude – The Pankou Collection Launch

Qipaos with a Modern Attitude – The Pankou Collection Launch

Me, My qipao life· My qipao wardrobe

The Pankou has launched its first collection – qipaos and accessories with a modern attitude. It is a small, curated…
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A Chinese porcelain inspired Qipao (cheongsam)

A Chinese porcelain inspired Qipao (cheongsam)

My qipao wardrobe· Spring-summer qipaos· Sunday brunch qipaos

Blue and white is one of the most versatile colour combinations, and this qipao combines this with my favourite floral…
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The Little Black Qipao (cheongsam) and Sinan Mansions (思南公馆/思南公館)

The Little Black Qipao (cheongsam) and Sinan Mansions (思南公馆/思南公館)

Autumn-winter qipaos· My qipao wardrobe· Spring-summer qipaos· Sunday brunch qipaos· Weddings and balls qipaos

This sleeveless black velvet qipao (cheongsam) is what I call the Little Black Qipao, and like the classic Little Black…
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A pink striped qipao (cheongsam) inspired by In the Mood for Love

A pink striped qipao (cheongsam) inspired by In the Mood for Love

My qipao wardrobe· Spring-summer qipaos· Sunday brunch qipaos

This striped pink qipao was inspired by In the Mood for Love. It is made from silk taffeta, sleeveless, with…
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A ladies’ affair: vintage Oroton mesh bag and qipao (cheongsam)

A ladies’ affair: vintage Oroton mesh bag and qipao (cheongsam)

My qipao wardrobe· Sunday brunch qipaos· Vintage clothing, shoes and accessories· Vintage Treasures

My vintage Oroton mesh bag is a classic that dates from the 1960s, when mesh handbags from Australia were popular…
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…Musings of a modern day qipao addict…

Miranda's headshot on thepankou.com wearing mint green wedding qipao
I'm Miranda. Born in China and grew up in Australia, moved all around the world a little and for the moment call Shanghai home. I have always loved dresses, and had always been a little bit infatuated with these dresses called qipaos (or in Cantonese, cheongsams). But it was not until I saw Maggie Cheung in In the Mood for Love that I became quite obsessed. To me, qipaos are elegant yet seductive; demure but provocative; timeless, ageless, and simply beautiful. ...This is me.

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