Spicy Qipao: when Chinese dress meets punk

Abstract

The intention of this study is to develop a collection of garments encompassing aesthetic aspects both from Chinese Qipao style and punk style, based on research of the history of the Qipao and punk culture, as well as punk influences in modern fashion. The collection of ten garments incorporates elements from traditional and modern Chinese culture and punk culture. Five designs were selected and made into garments with revolutionary materials, such as recycled cotton denim, recycled polyester gabardine, muslin, cotton print and jersey. The garments were heavily embellished with embroidery, studs, and other techniques, as experimenting and exploring Chinese embroidery in punk style is another important aspect of this study. The results of the study explore the changeable boundary between Western style and Qipao style, and test the definition of Qipao in a context of modern fashion design.

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