Shanghai Chic: The Evolving Identity of China's Most Fashionable Women (Article begins)The morning rush at Jing'an Temple station offers a visual manifesto of Shanghai femininity - businesswomen in tailored suits checking stock prices alongside grandmothers in silk qipao carrying fresh flowers from the wet market. Thi
Shanghai Style Icons: How China's Most Fashionable City Redefines Feminine Elegance The Qipao Renaissance in Modern ShanghaiShanghai's iconic cheongsam (qipao) has undergone a remarkable revival. Young designers like Lu Xiaojie are reinventing the traditional dress with contemporary fabrics and cuts. The Qipao Festival held annual