This Shiatzy Chen black and grey cheongsam has skirt with netting that flared unlike the traditional cheongsam which is right fitting. The cheongsam is also made of cotton unlike traditional cheongsams which are usually made of silk. Overall the garment has a modern and westernized silhouette, with basic elements such as the mandarin collar and side opening maintained.Shiatzy Chen (夏姿) is a Taiwanese fashion house, founded by Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia (王陈彩霞), whom is often referred to as the ‘Chanel of Taiwan’. Shiatzy combines Chinese aesthetics with western cuttings and Chinese handcrafting techniques. This results in products with distinctive design features drawn from Chinese culture, such as Chinese knot buckles or mandarin collars.
