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Chinese Dragon Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese collection baroque print satin dress, 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
imagination, dreams and the mystery that foreign lands evoked. This cheongsam dress, a modern Chinese garment
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1970s French Chinese Dresses

Morphew Collection Green Chinese Dragon Novelty Print Cold Rayon Bias Dress Mas
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Green Chinese Dragon Novelty Print Cold Rayon Bias Dress Master Medium MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1950S Metallic Golden Dragons Embroidered Red Chinese Opera KimonoRobe
Located in New York, NY
1950S Metallic Golden Dragons Embroidered Red Chinese Opera KimonoRobe
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1950s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage ultra fine silk caftan came from an estate of vintage Chinese and Japanese textiles
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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Pirate Tattoo Pin Up Sailor Marine Butterfly Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Caribbeans to Japan, China, France... The sleeves are transparent. EXCELLENT condition! Pattern: Dragon
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Pleats Please By Issey Miyake Limited Guest Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Jacket Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and coveted Pleats Please by Issey Miyake dress from the collaboration with Chinese artist
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1980s Evening Dresses

Christian Louboutin Chinese Dragon Heels
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
teal/rich red suede and gold metallic leather to form a Chinese dragon motif. Dragon features black
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2010s French Shoes

Pleats Please Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No. 4 Cai Guo-Qiang Bullet Pants
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist
Located in PARIS, FR
undulating lines are suggestive of serpents, Chinese dragons or snaking river paths. An identical dress was
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Early 2000s Japanese Pleated Pants

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Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...
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1930s American Wedding Dresses

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Sensational Iconic Corset Mister Pearl for Thierry Mugler Semi Sheer Bodice
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. Iconic Muesum Worthy Collectors Piece Extremely rare spectacular Corset created by the One And Only Mister Pearl for Thierry Mugler. Kylie Minogue absolutely killing i...
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Early 2000s French Corsets

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
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1950s Blouses and Tops

2006 Versace Runway Finale Champagne Sequin Silk Hourglass Halter Gown w/Tag
By Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous autumn-winter 2006 Versace documented runway gown that originally retailed for $20,905. Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. Gia...
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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

1960s Helen Rose Egyptian Cream Beaded Evening Gown
By Helen Rose
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Helen Rose full-length evening gown in a cream silk chiffon featuring ornate beadwork and embroidery with pearls, glass beads, and brass decoration. Beading is along the bottom...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves saint Laurent Wool Cape with Mandarin Collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, chocolate brown, wool cape , having a mandarin collar and passementerie frog closures. Cape extends to the ankles.
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1970s French Capes

Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1986 Bandage Skirt and Bodysuit set
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Prague, CZ
From one of the most iconic and timeless collections by the King of Cling - Mr. Azzedine Alaïa, this gorgeous chartreuse set consisting of a bodysuit and a skirt is made out of highl...
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Halter Neck Knitted Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE Couture vintage halter neck knitted dress. This dress strongly highlights the silhouette with a thick knitting ribbed structure and horizontal detail on the hips. T...
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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Moschino Ivory Black Wool Flower Coat
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino ivory black wool flower coat Winder dressing is chic wearing this Moschino wool coat! Unique black floral design across the front and black plastic buttons. Pair with winte...
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2010s Italian Coats

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Velvet Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Skirt in a soft, silky wine cotton/rayon blend. Simply constructed with gathered waist and gold soutache embroidery along hem. Fully lined. YSL ...
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1970s French Skirts

Rare Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and White Tattoo Print Asian Inspired Wrap Dress
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare early 90s VIVIENNE TAM black and white 'tattoo' print semi-sheer wrap dress! Asian inspired fit, which wraps around to the side, with snaps up the side bodice. Looks amazi...
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1990s Hong Kong Chinese Dresses

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges to open. Antique silk t...
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Dragon Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare 2004 silk two-piece dress if from the Tom Ford era of Yves Saint Laurent. Two small spots
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Early 2000s French Casual Dresses

Asian Solid Couched Multi-Color Embroidered Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-color couched thread with images of dragons, phoenix and clouds. Beautifully executed with many figures
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1950s Unknown Chinese Dresses

80s Carolina Herrera Dragon Beaded Satin Cocktail Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous cocktail dress from Carolina Herrera features a dramatic Chinese dragon emblazoned across
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare YSL Tom Ford Asian Ensemble w/Mink Fur Seen at Met Costume Institute
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese collection for his F/W 2004 finale collection. Identical ensemble also seen in the recent Met
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Dresses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Chinese Dragon Print Satin Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
This rare larger sized iconic Chinese inspired dress is made from a spandex/silk blend and is
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Blue Beaded Silver Lamé Dress With Chinese Dragons
Located in New York, NY
to focus on the pattern in the lace magical fire-breathing Chinese dragons appear! Beautifully
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Kimono Style Metallic Embroidered Velvet Chinese Opera Dragon Robe, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s Metallic Embroidered Chinese Opera Dragon Robe
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1970s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Met Chinoiserie Dragon Gown Dress w Train
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway- was one of most famous features of the Met's China
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Yellow and Purple Dragon Ensemble, 2004
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tom Ford for YSL Yellow & Purple Chinese Dragon Skirt & Top Ensemble. The top features a
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Metallic Brown Novelty Print Cotton Halter Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The print is unbelievable; large scale Chinese dragons with
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Finale Dragon Print Silk Maxi Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an iconic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 'China Through the Looking Glass
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Issey Miyake Cai Guo-Qiang Guest Artist Series # 4 printed "Gun powder" Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pour l'art Contemporain, Cai arranged Pleats Please dresses in the shape of a coiling dragon on
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Late 20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Geoffrey Beene Gray & Sienna Ombré Caftan Embellished By Torso Creations
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Gresham, OR
umber hues on a geometric patterned weave that has been embellished with 1920s silk Chinese Dragon motif
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1980s American Caftans

Taoist Chinese Ceremonial Golden Embroidered Coat - China Winter 1874
Located in Toulon, FR
Winter 1874 (written in black ink on the lining) China Qing Dynasty Amazing ceremonial dress for
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1870s Chinese Opera Coats

Taoist Chinese Ceremonial Golden Embroidered Coat - China Winter 1874
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Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1900/1950 China Artist's costume from the Beijing Opera, in imperial yellow satin cotton
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Issey Miyake Iconic Gun Powder Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arranged Pleats Please dresses in the shape of a coiling dragon on the floor, sprinkled them with gunpowder
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Red Carpet Worthy 1950's Couture Chinese Dragon Sheath Dress.
Located in University City, MO
This is the sort of dress that vintage is all about. A handmade, one-off, design. Once it
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1950s Chinese Chinese Dresses

60s Red Cheongsam w/ Silver Sequin Dragon Embellishment
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Red Cheongsam w/ Silver Sequins. Side zip and metal snap closures.
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Chinese Opera Emperor's Dragon Robe
Located in New York, NY
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1960S Blue & Orange Nylon Jersey Chinese Dragon Print Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidered Dragons Dress and Caftan 2 pc Asian Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
Asian textiles and clothing from a collector. The ensemble includes a simple cream silk dress and a
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Victorian Blue Chinese Silk Jaquard Dragon Kaftan Ceremonial Robe
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Blue Chinese Silk Jaquard Dragon Kaftan Ceremonial Robe
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1980's Mary McFadden Evening Dress With Dragon Motif Sleeves
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
The crowd will part when you make an entrance in this stunning Mary McFadden Couture evening dress
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1980s American Delphos Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Vintage Pink Silk Print Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brocade dragon design that adorns the collar, belt and cuffs that instills the Chinese flavor of this
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1960s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Black Silk Dragons Kimono with Thick Gold Metallic Embroidery
Located in Portland, OR
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Vivienne Tam Tiger print strapless stretch mesh maxi dress, 1998
By Vivienne Tam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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John Galliano black satin bias cut cheongsam dress with cutouts, S/S 1993
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black satin bias cut cheongsam dress with cutouts and screen printed Chinese dragon
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Judith Leiber Chinese Dragon Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rhinestoned Chinese dragon motif, gold hardware, dual top handles with red rhinestones, and a decorative top
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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pleats Please Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No. 4 Cai Guo-Qiang Gunpowder Top
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist
Located in PARIS, FR
, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang used gunpowder explosions to burn images of dragons, a Chinese symbol for
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La Vetta 1970s Silk Scarf Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
entirely of semi-sheer silk scarves with Chinese graphics (dragons, peacocks, lanterns, cranes etc
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1980s Oscar de La Renta Golden Green “Dragon Scale” Brocade Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Houston, TX
aesthetics and folklore into fashion with nods to the dragon in the fabric and columnar form of the dress
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1980s American Maxi Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Printed Dragon & Fan Stretch Silk Satin Evening Dress, Circa 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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Located in Antwerp, BE
Soft flowing Chinese silk robe with dragon embroidery on back and arms Circa 1980. Fully lined in a
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By Dries van Noten
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the back is an ode to the Chinese New Year...the Year of the Dragon has arrived! Rear hidden zipper
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Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautifully constructed Chinese, 2pc., tunic and skirt set in vibrant green, and black silk satin
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By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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Pristine SALVATORE FERRAGAMO ✿*゚Emerald Coloured GLASS BEAD Silk DRESS US 6, 8
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
STRAIGHT FROM CHINA ACTRESS ZHANG ZIYI ( of crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ) right after she attended movie
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1920s Art Deco Chinese Export Embroidered Kimono Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
Rich burgundy silk lined in silk of the same color.Embroidered dragons .This ties with two short
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Chinese Dragon Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chinese dragon dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Black, Gray and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chinese Dragon Dress?

On average, a chinese dragon dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,725, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

Questions About Chinese Dragon Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different styles of traditional dresses from China. The hanfu was worn roughly 4000 years ago and was popular with noble women. Nowadays, the qipao is worn as a traditional dress. It originated in 1920s Shanghai and is recognized by its high side-slit. Find a collection of traditional Chinese dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese dressing gown is called a cheongsam or a qipao. It is often styled as a high-necked, closely fitted dress with a slit on the side. Cheongsams were considered fashion-forward and influenced the rise of modern Chinese women in the 20th century. Shop a selection of cheongsams on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China is a large country with a long history and there are many different cultural elements at play, many defining the style of dress over the years. One of the most popular dresses is a cheongsam or Qipao, which features a high collar, a loose chest, fitted waist and side slits. Even further back in history, the Hanfu was a popular dress style for the Han Chinese. On 1stDibs, shop vintage Chinese dresses from some of the world’s top fashion boutiques.

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