Zhu's journey into the art of cheongsam began in 1997 when she moved to Beijing. Having previously learned modern tailoring in her hometown in Yanchi, Ningxia, she worked in a cheongsam company.

Her cheongsam’s pattern – a bold display of planets and stars – is the perfect example of how the traditional garment can get a modern twist. “Come in and swap your shoes for these ...

Cheongsam is one of the traditional outfits worn by Chinese women for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, festivals, and the New Year. It’s a sheath dress usually characterized by high ...