Shanghai Vintage-style robes qipao cheongsam, ou, donnés par collectionneur taiwanais Wang Shuizhong sont sur l'affichage lors de l'exposition au Shanghai
Vintage Shanghai-style qipao dresses, or cheongsam, donated by Taiwanese collector Wang Shuizhong are on display during the exhibition at the Shanghai History Museum in Shanghai, China, 9 August 2018. An exhibition of 72 vintage Shanghai-style qipao dresses will open on Friday at the Shanghai History Museum. The qipao is a lady's gown originating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The gowns became icons of Shanghai style and culture between the 1920s and the 1940s as fashion influences from the West led to innovations in its design. In their heyday, these form-fitting garments were prized by the city¯s stylish women, and frequently appeared in fashion magazines, advertisements and popular films. Highlights of the exhibition include a blue dress in indanthrene cloth, and a gown with a printed paisley pattern, both of which are representative of Shanghai-style qipao, according to experts at the museum. Along with the garments, the show features a multi-media presentation on the culture of the qipao. There's also an interactive feature where visitors can scan a QR code and take a photo of themselves wearing a digital qipao. The garments now on view were donated by Wang Shuizhong, a collector from Taiwan who offered over 300 vintage qipao to the museum. Wang, who is originally from the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian, has been a collector of Chinese art and artifacts for decades. He is currently the director of the Chinese Culture and Fine Arts Association in Taipei. *** Local Caption ***
