Toga Mini Cheongsam - Talia

Deviating from the elements of a Qipao or a traditional cheongsam—Talia—Toga Mini Cheongsam is calling out to the unconventional modern lady looking for a unique. Part of Mazzario's New Ready-to-Wear Cheongsam Collection, Comes in 3 colour variations of marine blue, champagne, and gunmetal. Not unlike the Telepyleia Toga Cheongsam, an asymmetrical toga cheongsam is the perfect piece to accentuate the décolletage and toned arms of the athletic build.

Metallic coated lace insert at the collar and thighs introduces visual lead ons, elongating the silhouette for a slimmer look. The very tapered fit combined with the thigh high front slit subtilely exudes just enough sex appeal. The marine blue and black Chinese Brocade shimmers a little in ambient lighting without being over the top. The Talia Toga Mini Cheongsam is appropriate for most dinner and dance occasions, including your next candle-lit dinner date.

Telepyleia Toga Cheongsam

Sneak Peak: New Toga Cheongsam from our weary warrior collection - the rest of the designs will be making appearance here soon.

Lace insert below collar to show just that little bit of skin for the subtle Chinese allure, while the insert at the thigh high front slit is backed with skin-colour lining to make it convenient for you who still want to wear this to corporate functions. Fully finished in traditional Chinese piping to add structure and a sense of nostalgia to this asymmetrical cheongsam.

Recommended for the petite, as the asymmetry and proportion elongatee, and disrupts the visual balance just enough to draw attention to the right areas.

Gold Chinese Silk Cheongsam with Gold Lace Overlay

For you who are familiar with Mazzario Cheongsam, you would know that Chinese Silk Brocade is one of our favorite fabrics to work with. Be it a classic Tea Dress with double trimming or the fashion-forward customer favourite Empire Halter Mini Cheongsam; the Talia Toga Cheongsam or the Mystic Corded Mini Cheongsam we constantly strive to revive the beautful traditional fabric to it's former glory.

 

Here comes the bride who just like almost every girl and even more so bride-to-be out there ( or here!), can't give up the love for the delicacy and glamour that lace fabric lends, even to a cheongsam.

Yet, a cheongsam carries with it the many burdens of its important role in Chinese period dramas and Wong Kar Wai's movie In The Mood For Love.




Of the greedy nature that we sometimes deny, we would not refuse combination of the two for this bridal cheongsam. Afterall, Singapore is all about fusion-everything. See for yourself how the golden lace overlay glimmers on the traditional cream coloured brocade with traditional florals. Fully lined in red just for that extra dose of Chinese auspiciousness, even on the inside.

Cheongsams for Chinese New Year Events in Singapore or any Summer

Chinese New Year is a tricky time to buy clothes for. Too formal, you don't know when you will use again, too informal, maybe it is better not to buy any.

Below is a selection of designs we feel are some great choices for this festive season.

ABI Lace & Cotton Keyhole Cheongsam - The lace lends a touch of glamour while the cotton balances the formality with everyday casualness.

TABBY - set of halter cheongsam top and wrap skirt is convenient enough for the 1st 2 days of running between relatives', also versatile enough to pair with jeans or a simple tube on other days.

A empire flare cheongsam silhouette hides a multitude of -- Chinese New Year goodies. Plus the cotton material is great for the forever scotching days of Singapore.

Talia Toga Cheongsam is our top pick for company dinner & dance during the Lunar New Year period or any Shanghai-themed event. Fun, funky & fashionable, without sacrificing comfort, or your wallet.

Cheongsam Dress Style for Apple-Shaped-Body-Type—Part 2—Cut & Paste

Following the last 3-part series of How-To for the pear-shaped body-type, we went on to show you several cheongsam styles that are suitable for the apple-shaped body-type. We showed you how to dress, as much as you would deny in public—slimmer, taller, & younger— by choosing the right silhouette to accentuate your pride and hide the less-than.

In this post, we pick up where we left off in Part 1, we will be showing you how to choose the right cutting and print for your apple-shaped body-type.

First, take a look at the set of photos below. They may look seemingly different at a glance, but there is ONE similarity.

Have you picked out the similarity? It may not be very obvious... all 3 designs are waisted, at natural waist. This way, the waistline which, beforehand, was less obvious is now highlighted. The ruching treatment in all the dresses also adds more 3-dimensionality to the otherwise flatter silhouette. 

Next, what is common among the following 3 cheongsam designs?

Did you guess elaborate hemline? If you did, you are absolutely right.

From left to right:
The Talia Toga has a thigh high front slit that leads to a elaborate metallic lace insert;
The V-neck low waisted cotton mini cut across just above the hips, increase visual weight and horizontality;
The Petals Cheongsam has intricate lace applique adorning the otherwise simple black keyhole cheongsam, bring the attention down, to your legs instead.

Using the above 2 Cut & Paste techniques combined with identifying the right silhouette in Part 1, you should be well equipped for your next cheongsam spree. Remember, in doubt, trust your instincts, or in case that fails, visit or email us for advice as well as product enquiry.

Handmade Button Keyhole Cheongsam—Abi

Many of our local Singaporean customers fear a cheongsam is too dressy, or too tight to be worn to less formal occasions. Our new ready-to-wear collection serves to break these stereotypes. Following the last introduction of a sexy toga cheongsam—Talia, is a buttoned front bare-back lace & printed cotton cheongsam.

The edgy swirl print echoes the venetian lace perfectly. In addtion, the handmade Mandarin buttons and keyhole feature on the front injects a sense of primness and elegance to the otherwise playful combination.

Comfortable in tropical weather, sexy, playful and elegant, maybe you can really have it all.

Illustrations from Previous Site

Lace Cut-Out Cheongsam

The big cut-out on the toga cheongsam accentuates the curves, making it a more 'ideal' shape for the traditional Chinese dress. The cheongsam is fully trimmed in silver piping, introducing structure to to heavy full length dress. Thechest and cut-out areas are partially trimmed with lace to soften the the strong and structured metallic look. 

The asymmetrical back gently frames the scapula, exuding understated sexiness. Everyone looks taller in this.