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Cheongsam is a kind of robe, which developed from the deep clothes in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period (2700 years ago). The so-called deep clothes are the clothes worn by ancient people in China.

The Revolution of 1911 abolished the monarchy and established the Republic of China. In the early years of the Republic of China, it was easy to wear color when cutting braids, and the crown service hierarchy belonging to the feudal dynasty was sent to the history museum, creating conditions for the birth of inverted sleeves and new cheongsam. In the early 1920s, there was a fashion of "civilized new clothes" among urban women.

The 1920s

The 1920s witnessed the gradual formation of Shanghai style cheongsam. The cheongsam began to unfold, the cuffs gradually narrowed, and the piping was not as wide as before.

1929, the government of the Republic of China once identified cheongsam (and cheongsam) as one of the national dresses. At that time, women had two kinds of clothes: one was a blue blouse with a black skirt, and the other was a cheongsam. In school, most female students are big cardigans, round bottoms, elbow sleeves and silk skirts.

the 1930s

The 1930s was the golden age of cheongsam. Shanghai-style cheongsam is more westernized in both cutting and design, and adopts chest and waist saving. Cheongsam is longer, tighter and taller, which is more in line with the ideal image of oriental women's exquisiteness, exquisiteness, openness and liveliness.

In the 1940s.

In the 1940s, the beginning of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression disrupted people's pursuit of clothing in the 1930s. Considering the practical functions such as economy and convenient activities, the length of cheongsam is shortened to the middle of the calf and up to the knee. Summer tends to cancel sleeves and reduce collars. Simplicity, simplicity and propriety became the unique style of cheongsam in the 1940s.

After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), cheongsam entered the freezing period. However, cheongsam is still favored overseas. Many high-class people and celebrities who have gone abroad from China regard cheongsam as their favorite clothing, and many people in China will also wear the most representative cheongsam to attend many important festivals.

Charm reappearance

Cheongsam has returned to people's field of vision in the form of film and television works, fashion shows and beauty contests. The basic characteristics and elements of cheongsam are gradually stable, and the styles and details are becoming more and more exquisite.

From the Republic of China to today, cheongsam culture has a new vitality. In addition to cheongsam is still exclusive to women, the style tends to be simple, the color tone is as elegant as possible, and the natural beauty of women is emphasized. Many families in Shenyang have experts in cutting and making cheongsam. Slim and flat stitches are almost invisible. The novel buckle, exquisite piping and proper foot biting are amazing.

1984, cheongsam was designated by the State Council as the dress of female diplomats in China.

From 65438 to 0990, since the Beijing Asian Games, cheongsam has been chosen as the ceremonial costume of previous Olympic Games and international conferences and expositions held in Chinese mainland.

On May 23rd, 20 1 1, handmade cheongsam became one of the third national intangible cultural heritages approved by the State Council.

201411KLOC-0/0 In October, at the 22nd APEC meeting held in Beijing, the government of China chose cheongsam as the dress of the ladies of the participating countries.

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