When qipao meets French couture
english.shanghai.gov.cn|
February 28, 2026
Video from Magical Shanghai
Qipao and French couture, can you really tell them apart?
At the Shanghai Museum, a unique exhibition brings traditional Chinese qipao into conversation with French couture.
Through fun comparison and curator insights, the exhibition reveals how silhouettes, collars, and craftsmanship cross cultural boundaries and are reshaping how we understand both tradition and modern fashion.