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Rare Thierry Mugler S/S 1984 « China » Collection Red & Black Cotton Wrap Dress
Rare Thierry Mugler S/S 1984 « China » Collection Red & Black Cotton Wrap Dress

Rare Thierry Mugler S/S 1984 « China » Collection Red & Black Cotton Wrap Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in PARIS, FR

Crafted in red cotton with striking black contrasting details, this sculptural dress beautifully reflects Mugler's unmistakable early-1980s aesthetic while reinterpreting the traditi...

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1980s European Chinese Dresses

CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40

CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Classic tailored officer jacket. Chinese Qipao inspired. Black and tonal metallic contrasting tweed.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M
G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Material: Rayon, Cotton Color: Purple, Green Pattern: Barocco Closure: Button Lining: Purple Fabric Extra Details: Green Chinese Qipao buttons. Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Coats

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S
SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S Reference: CC/A00476 Brand: Shiatzy Chen Material: Modal Color: Pink Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Butt...

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2010s Chinese Pullovers

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Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s
Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s

Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

With its high collar, straight silhouette, and ankle length, the dress is reminiscent of the Chinese cheongsam or qipao. The dress features a slit at the center back.

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S
SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S

SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG silky blue Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S Reference: JSLE/A00054 Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coats

VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS
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VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS Reference: CC/A00517 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli As seen on: Eugenie Niarchos Material: Fee...

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G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M
G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

Material: Rayon, Cotton Color: Purple, Green Pattern: Barocco Closure: Button Lining: Purple Fabric Extra Details: Green Chinese Qipao buttons. Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition: ...

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Created for a holiday line in 1971, this Sant’Angelo dress is made from a variety of printed jersey fabrics in a silhouette that mimics the Chinese qipao. The body is done in a round...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS
rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS

By Vivienne Tam

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS Reference: CELG/A00386 Brand: Vivienne Tam Material: Viscose Color: Purple, Multicolour Pattern: Ethnic Clo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S
COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S Reference: LNKO/A02110 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Black Material: Ace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S
COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S Reference: LNKO/A02110 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Black Material: Ace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S
SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S

SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Old Chinese nightclub print at lining. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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2010s Chinese Jackets

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS
SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS Reference: CC/A00395 Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Cotton Color: Red, Beige Pattern: Floral Closure: Button L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00907 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Acetate, Blend Color: B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses and Tops

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket  UK10 M
SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket  UK10 M

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket UK10 M

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket UK10 M Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Velvet Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Detail: Chinese Qipao jacket.

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2010s Chinese Blazers

Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950
Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950

Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950/1960 France Skin-tight chinese dress called qipao or cheongsam in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask dating from the years 1950/1960.

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1950s French Chinese Dresses

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s
Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

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Size: none; comparable to size S

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

From the estate of a WWII nurse who traveled Asia (alone!) during her leave, this traffic-stopping dress was custom-made in Shanghai in the only color that counts: red brocade. As c...

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1940s Chinese Chinese Dresses

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960
A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

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Size: Equivalent French size 35/36

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1960/1965 France Elegant cocktail dress entirely embroidered with black jet beads probably Haute Couture, inspired by Chinese qipao and dating from the 1960s. Sheath dress, l...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

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Size: vintage 6; comparable to size M

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

By HUEY WALTZER

Located in Tucson, AZ

A perennial favorite of femmes fatale for its lean, body-conscious silhouette, the cheongsam—with its high neckline and asymmetrically-fastened bodice—effortlessly unites modesty and...

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1990s American Chinese Dresses

SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S
SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S

SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Conical bra pads. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this item was pre-owned and is in very good condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ball Gowns

Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress
Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress

Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

From the genius pattern-maker himself we offer this take on the traditional Chinese cheongsam or qipao. He has created an entirely new design however in his cut through the dress whi...

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1990s Day Dresses

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