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The cheongsam, also known as a qipao, is a close-fitting dress that originated in Asia. It is a fashion phenomenon that has been adopted by Western movie stars and fashionistas alike. The iconic garment, which is form-fitted and body-hugging sometimes comes with a daring side slit that reaches up to the thigh. It is a head-turner when paired with high heels. Designers have experimented the garment with different fastenings, pipings, and collars, as well as short-capped sleeves, long sleeves with fur-lined cuffs, and sleeveless cheongsams.
The latest being Ankara, proudly created and designed by Ify UBBY, Creative Director of OliveAnkara. What she does with this iconic garment, mixing cultures, has reignited the fascination of cheongsam in the Asian fashion world. Based in Singapore, her Ankara cheongsam is a hit and in high demand.
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