This full length cheongsam was designed for an almost-open brief.
No requirements, no preference, no idea.
The client wanted something that people will recognise as a Chinese cheongsam, or qipao, but without the traditional feel at all. She used to dance. We carved out the back to show off her nice bone structure, and shimmering in the colour of her only key word -- jade.
The client caught the re-run of " My Best Friend's Wedding" the night before the collection, and asked for some addition. We added beading to the band and the ruched bodice area, the result is more shimmering than the picture above. Will badger the client to send back the pics for sharing.
