Museum exhibits vintage Shanghai-style qipao
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AN exhibition of over 70 Shanghai-style qipao dresses is underway at the Shanghai History Museum.
The qipao is a lady’s gown originating in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The gowns became icons of Shanghai style and culture between the 1920s and 1940s as influences from the West led to innovations in its design.
In their heyday, these form-fitting garments were prized by the city’s stylish women and frequently appeared in fashion magazines, advertisements and popular films.
Highlights of the exhibition include a indanthrene blue dress and a gown with a printed paisley pattern, both of which are representative of Shanghai-style qipao, according to experts at the museum.
Along with the garments, the show features a multimedia presentation on the culture of the qipao. There’s also an interactive feature where visitors can scan a QR code and take a photo of themselves wearing a digital qipao.
The garments now on view were donated by Wang Shui-zhong, a collector from Taiwan who offered over 300 vintage qipao to the museum.
Wang has been a collector of Chinese art and artifacts for decades. He is currently the director of the Chinese Culture and Fine Arts Association in Taipei.
The qipao display is in an exhibition hall on the first floor of the East Building of the museum.
Date: Through October 16, 9am-5pm
Venue: Shanghai History Museum
Address: 325 Nanjing Rd W.
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