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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 long bob with a red qipao (cheongsam)

A long bob with a red qipao (cheongsam)

Autumn-winter qipaos· My qipao wardrobe· Sunday brunch qipaos

This red qipao (cheongsam) is a fairly traditional 1930s style, ankle length with long sleeves. Mixing it with a modern…
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Accessorizing qipao (cheongsam) with hats and gloves

Accessorizing qipao (cheongsam) with hats and gloves

Autumn-winter qipaos· My qipao wardrobe· Spring-summer qipaos· Sunday brunch qipaos· Vintage clothing, shoes and accessories· Vintage Treasures

Accessorizing qipao (cheongsam) with hats and gloves is a great way to dress qipaos up, or just to mix up…
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A wintery Chinese New Year outfit: red knitted stretch wool qipao (cheongsam) and vintage Dior coat

A wintery Chinese New Year outfit: red knitted stretch wool qipao (cheongsam) and vintage Dior coat

Autumn-winter qipaos· Sunday brunch qipaos· Vintage clothing, shoes and accessories

Today is the first day of the lunar calendar this year, so a very Happy Chinese New Year! To create…
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Qipao (cheongsam) with vintage fur jacket and hat

Qipao (cheongsam) with vintage fur jacket and hat

Autumn-winter qipaos· Vintage clothing, shoes and accessories

For the last few weeks I have been sharing a weekly vintage piece from our home for the Treasure of…
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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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