Now, designers and creatives are reclaiming the cheongsam, not just in form, but in meaning too. For Lee — who was born in ...

While the origin of the cheongsam (or "qipao" in Mandarin Chinese) dates back to the late 19th century, the style rose to prominence in the 1920s. The dress' popularity as an everyday item boomed ...

in a black embroidered Gucci gown inspired by elements of a traditional Cheongsam. The president and first lady were attending a state dinner hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and China’s ...