Where to buy cheongsam and CNY clothing in Singapore

Maggie Cheung, left, stars as Li-zhen and Tony Leung stars as Chow in the Wong Kar-Wai film, ‘In The Mood For Love,’ a USA Films release. Released on November 2000. (Photo by 2000 USA Films/ Online USA)
Maggie Cheung, left, stars as Li-zhen and Tony Leung stars as Chow in the Wong Kar-Wai film, ‘In The Mood For Love,’ a USA Films release. Released on November 2000. (Photo by 2000 USA Films/ Online USA)

Cheongsams are beautiful traditional Chinese dresses with distinctive features, and often worn during the Chinese New Year festive period. Also known as qipao, they can also be worn during formal events such as weddings. To get your inspiration, take cue from movies like ‘In The Mood For Love’ and ‘Lust, Caution’, that popularised the costume design further. As the festive period is approaching near, we scour some of the places you can shop for cheongsams and CNY clothing in Singapore.

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Love, Bonito
Love, Bonito

Retail brand Love, Bonito has also stocked up some cheongsams, which you can shop both online and in-stores. This demure Mearyn Ruched Cheongsam Midi Dress is going for SGD49.90.

The ‘queen’ of cheongsam Priscilla Shunmugam has released her CNY collection. You may book an appointment with her to get a fitting at her Chip Bee Gardens atelier: info@ongshunmugam.com

Yacht 21
Yacht 21

Floral cheongsams make a fashion statement this Chinese New Year – just don this dress with an easy back zip. The Yacht 21 Adeline cheongsam retails for SGD69.90.

Megane
Megane

This dual-tone Roesia Full Lace cheongsam dress from Megane exudes an understated sexiness and glam. Shop it at Zalora, for SGD80.90.

Yeo Mama Batik
Yeo Mama Batik

Looking for a cheongsam with a twist? Yeo Mama specialises in batik prints and their cheongsams look so comfortable in our Singapore weather. This poppy batik cheongsam dress in grey butterflies is retailing for SGD188.

Olive Ankara
Olive Ankara

If you’re looking for a cultural twist, Olive Ankara has introduced a line of cheongsams using Africa’s iconic wax cloth prints. This Renni Ankara cheongsam is priced at SGD351.

Melinda Looi
Melinda Looi

Malaysian-based Melinda Looi has based her Cruise/Chinese New Year 2019 collection on ‘Chinese folk art’ and the results are like pages taken from old stories. The collection mixes lace, batik and jacquard, with her signature removable Mandarin collars included.