Master Leung Long-gwong is an experienced cheongsam tailor. He is from Xiqiao, Nanhai, Foshan and is now over eighty years old. He started learning tailoring in his twenties and has over sixty years of experience. Master Leung's workshop has relocated from Causeway Bay to the Kwun Tong Industrial Area. In his early years, Master Leung served his apprenticeship on Cochrane Street in Central, living and dining with his master. After mastering the craft, he worked on Ningbo Stre

Master Yan Ka-man, now in his eighties, traces his ancestral roots to Jiangsu. Moving from Mainland China to Hong Kong in 1951, he embarked on the path of tailoring—a craft he has dedicated himself to for seventy long winters and summers. Rising from a young, green apprentice to an independent master tailor, he has spent his career shaping the history of Hong Kong entertainment, notably sewing costumes for Shaw Brothers Pictures and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). When a

Mei Wah Cheongsam, with its beautiful and elegant name, carries the vision of the founder, Master Kan Hon-wing's grandfather, in the 1920s. As one of the most historic cheongsam shops in Hong Kong, Mei Wah Cheongsam has stood prominently in Sheung Wan for over half a century. The current custodian, Master Kan Hon-wing, who is sixty-eight years old this year, is the third-generation successor. When speaking of the cheongsam, he remains full of vibrant energy and high spirits,

The flower knot buttons on a cheongsam are small yet vibrant and eye-catching, boasting an endless variety of shapes. Crafted entirely by hand, a single narrow strip of cloth is gradually and magically transformed into flowers, Chinese characters, and auspicious motifs. Beyond serving as the ultimate finishing touch that breathes life into a cheongsam, each flower button is, above all, a profound blessing bestowed upon the wearer. Now in her sixties, Master Po Ming-wah remain

Master Fan Siu-ying, affectionately known as "Miss Fan," is a veteran artisan of traditional Chinese flower knot buttons(fanniu). Now seventy-nine years old, she has quietly and dedicatedly cultivated her craft for sixty years, standing as a pivotal and highly influential figure in the world of flower knot artistry. Master Fan entered the trade at the age of nineteen through a chance encounter. Initially, her duties were limited to helping her master with household chores. Ho

The long gown, as an elegant traditional Chinese garment, holds an important place in Chinese culture. It is not merely a piece of clothing, but a perfect embodiment of traditional Chinese aesthetics and craftsmanship. From the collar to the hem, from the cuffs to the frog buttons, every part is meticulously designed, showcasing unique beauty and practicality. The diagram clearly labels the names of the various parts of the long gown, helping us to understand the structure of

The cheongsam (qipao), a traditional attire that embodies the elegance and charisma of Eastern women, owes its allure not only to its form-fitting, tailored cut, but also to its endlessly versatile sleeve designs. Sleeves are like the very eyes and expressions of the cheongsam; whether subtle and introverted, or bold and expressive, they infuse the garment with boundless charm. Traditional cheongsams favored long sleeves that extended past the wrists—subtle and classically el

As the quintessential representative of traditional Chinese attire, the cheongsam (qipao) celebrates the unique charm of Eastern women through its elegant lines and exquisite craftsmanship. Among the numerous design elements of the cheongsam, the style of the collar (lingxing) is undoubtedly one of the most critical components. The collar design not only dictates the overall style of the cheongsam but also serves as the ultimate embodiment of the garment's soul. An impeccably