Twelve everyday looks in ultra-short embroidered qipao (cheongsam) dresses with side slits reaching the hip, worn with sheer stockings and elegant strappy heels. A wine-red satin qipao with golden peony embroidery in a classical Chinese courtyard; a black lace crochet qipao with rose patterns in a private Chinese lounge; a blue-and-white porcelain-print qipao with lotus scrollwork on a jiangnan waterside corridor; a champagne brocade qipao with cloud and auspicious patterns by a modern Chinese villa window.

Continuing the collection: an emerald velvet qipao with golden peonies in a tatami room; a sky-blue watercolour floral qipao in a garden pavilion; a blush-pink qipao with cherry-blossom embroidery in a Chinese tea room; a silver satin qipao with silver-thread cloud patterns on a moonlit gallery; a violet qipao with pearl buttons on a Chinese pleasure boat; a sapphire qipao with golden phoenix embroidery in a scholar’s study; a scarlet qipao with golden peonies in a festive hall; and a white lace qipao in a music room.

Each look is an ultra-short fit with a mandarin collar, intricate embroidery, and a high side slit that reveals the full length of the legs. The dresses are paired with body-hugging sheer stockings and strappy heels with delicate bow or crystal embellishments. Set in classical and modern Chinese interiors, from courtyards and tea rooms to gardens and moonlit galleries, with warm lantern light and timeless elegance.

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