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What is a traditional Chinese dress called?
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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
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Elisabetta Franchi Aesthetic Day Dress
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous red dress designed by the great Italian stylist Elisabetta Franchi in the 1990s, of fine
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1990s Italian Chinese Dresses
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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
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1990s Hong Kong Chinese Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in New York, NY
closure to neck. Gaultier's mixmaster version of traditional Chinese dress through a French lens. Vintage
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1990s French Maxi Dress
1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ultimate 1980s cocktail/party dress by CSandra. Spotted gold lamé sleeves, bust and skirt with
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1980s French Chinese Dresses
Vintage evening dress embroidered with beads and sequins
Located in New York, NY
Vintage evening dress embroidered with beads and sequins.
Slits up to mid-thigh on the sides
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20th Century Asian Chinese Dresses
Day dress in black crêpe and silk printed chiffon bottom Bill BLASS Dress
By Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Day dress in black crêpe and silk printed chiffon bottom. Top fabric composition: 63% tri-acetate
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