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Model wearing a traditional blue silk Qipao sitting on a chair, vintage Shanghai style

Qipao & Cheongsam Collection | Modern & Traditional Chinese Dresses

Qipao & Cheongsam Collection

Every woman has her own story. Our Qipao and Cheongsam collection celebrates both heritage and individuality. The collection includes traditional silk Qipao and modern Cheongsam gowns made for weddings, tea ceremonies, and special occasions. Each dress is custom-made to fit your shape and story.

what is a qipao?

Inspired by the grace of Old Shanghai, our traditional Qipao dresses honor the beauty of classic Chinese fashion.

Each piece features a fitted silhouette, high collar, side slits, and hand embroidery using Shu and Panjin goldwork techniques.

Made from fine silk brocade and adorned with symbols such as phoenixes, peonies, or clouds, every Qipao tells a story of love, joy, and renewal.

These dresses are often worn for tea ceremonies, weddings, and family celebrations that carry meaning beyond the day itself.

what is a cheongsam?

Our modern Cheongsam dresses bring a fresh voice to the traditional form.

Lighter silk, refined lines, and updated fabrics make each piece comfortable and versatile for today’s brides and events.

You may choose minimal embroidery for a subtle look or statement motifs that express your heritage with confidence.

Think of a modern Cheongsam as an elegant evening gown featuring a mandarin collar and traditional Pankou knot.

Navy blue qipao dress with cherry blossom and bird embroidery on a client by JINZA.

Choose Between Modern and Traditional Designs

Your choice depends on your vision, venue, budget, and personality.

Traditional Qipao styles reflect cultural authenticity, made from rich silk and detailed with hand embroidery of symbols. They tend to be more expensive when extensive embroidery is involved, as each motif is created by hand and takes months to complete.

Modern Cheongsam designs reinterpret the silhouette with lighter fabrics and simpler lines, offering comfort and quiet elegance while keeping the spirit of tradition.

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Modern Cheongsam dress with 3-D peony embroidery on white silk

When to Wear a Qipao or Cheongsam

Many brides wear a red Qipao dress for their tea ceremony or reception to show respect and gratitude to their families.

Ivory or pastel Cheongsam gowns are often chosen for weddings, engagement portraits, or formal events.

Some clients select a black or gold Cheongsam dress for evening galas or cultural celebrations.

Mothers and wedding guests typically choose complementary colors in softer tones and non-shiny fabrics to maintain an elegant balance beside the bride.

A real bride wearing emerald green velvet modern cheongsam at her tea ceremony.

Craftsmanship and process

With more than twenty years of experience in high-end custom bridal design, our team understands both Western couture construction and traditional Chinese craftsmanship. This background allows us to create everything from the bias-cut silhouette of a modern Cheongsam to the intricate Pankou knot and hand-pressed chest shaping, also known as chest molding, found in a classic Qipao.

Our team sources fine silks, brocades, and lace from trusted international mills to achieve the right balance between structure and softness. Traditional Qipao makers rarely work with bias cuts, and modern Cheongsam makers often skip traditional details. At JINZA, we bring both worlds together to create dresses that fit beautifully.

Real Clients Wearing Their Qipao & Cheongsam

View press and partnership to see how real brides, mothers, and families wore their custom Qipao and Cheongsam.

Lisa Ling wearing a black silk crepe modern Cheongsam with Indian hand embroidery, blending tradition with contemporary elegance.

Lisa Ling in black silk crepe Cheongsam

Ronny Chieng's wife: Hannah Chieng in JINZA custom-designed gold Qipao jumpsuit with black hand-embroidered rose.

Hannah Chieng (Ronny Chieng's wife) in a custom-designed gold Qipao jumpsuit

Actresses Sherry Cola and Sandra Oh at a movie premiere, with Sherry Cola wearing a red lace Qipao by JINZA Oriental Couture representing modern Chinese couture

Sherry Cola wearing a custom red lace Qipao by JINZA Oriental Couture at a movie premiere with Sandra Oh.

Actress Kara Wang wearing a red silk phoenix Qipao by JINZA Oriental Couture with Oscar President Janet Yang at the Asia Society Gala in Los Angeles.

Kara Wang wearing a red silk Qipao with woven gold phoenix embroidery by JINZA Oriental Couture, a modern tribute to timeless Chinese elegance at the Asia Society Gala.

Celine wearing a black silk Qipao dress by JINZA Oriental Couture attending the Association of Corporate Counsel event with actress Arden Cho

Celine with Arden Cho at the Association of Corporate Counsel Event

Director Adele Lim wearing a custom silver Qipao with landscape hand embroidery designed by JINZA Oriental Couture at the Unforgettable Gala in Los Angeles

Adele Lim in a custom silver Qipao with hand-embroidered landscape motifs

Close-up of artisan hand embroidering leaf pattern on ivory silk Qipao

begin your journey

Book a private Zoom or LA Atelier consultation to create your custom Qipao or Cheongsam.

We’ll guide you through fabrics, embroidery, and fit so your garment feels truly yours.

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