Julie Liu, founder of contemporary qipao brand Qipology ... the designs are influenced by the elegance of ballet. We try to design pieces that are comfortable - which is important for dancers ...

As Heather Guo strolls down the streets of Manhattan in her burgundy qipao, passersby turn their heads to catch a glimpse, as if she was a character from a Wong Kar-wai film. Meticulously hand ...