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What Is a Qipao? The One-Paragraph Answer.
The Qipao (旗袍, also called Cheongsam) is a fitted, one-piece Chinese dress with a mandarin collar, side slits, and a silhouette that follows the body. It originated in 1920s Shanghai — a fusion of Manchu and Han Chinese dress traditions — and became the defining garment of Chinese feminine elegance in the 20th century.
Today it is worn globally — at weddings, galas, Chinese New Year celebrations, and as everyday luxury fashion. It is not a costume. It is one of the most sophisticated garments in the world.
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