this is a great video! u covered the history of this dress so concisely! im glad that this was included in the video as i think it is important to understand the cultural context of clothing
Thank you for including historical and personal content in your video. You gracefully and concisely described the cultural identity dilemma that many first generation born Chinese-Americans like us experience. I've struggled with this during my entire 59 years of life: I love being Chinese and American, yet I don't quite fit in with either. And we feel enormous pressure to please our parents/elders and live up to their traditional Chinese expectations ... while at the same time yearn for a freeing and independent lifestyle that non-Chinese peers enjoy. It's validating to hear you describe these same ... Thank you! 💜💜
Thank you so much for this kind comment, and it makes my heart whole to hear that this video resonated with you. It's beautiful how something that is simply "fashion" or "clothing" can open up deeper conversations related to our personal identities, and I think that understanding ourselves is one of the steps we take to better understand others. Thank you for watching, and taking the time to leave this comment. Means a ton!!
hey! I have learned some Mandarin during my middle school, and I remember learning about the qipao. So when I came across a qipao in the 2nd hand store, I was curious and wondered what the history behind it was. Thankfully i found your video :)
These were also very popular in the early 90s in ready to wear fashions like Le Chateau , Reitmens and Suzy Shier. I used the term ready to wear wrong. Budget maybe? I want to call it Mall clothing LoL
I made it out of cotton fabric from Joann's (in the novelty fabrics section). And I got the pattern from Etsy, I got it from the seller mbchills: www.etsy.com/listing/1671626441/misses-dress-pattern-mccalls-7412?click_key=4782341b1b64ab5de4ad2f235df533847e6c116f%3A1671626441&click_sum=01555392&ga_search_query=oriental&ref=shop_items_search_13&sts=1
Hi!! The books are: 1) Wearing the Cheongsam by Cheryl Sim and Evolution 2) Revolution: Chinese Dress 1700s - 1900s by Claire Roberts Thank you for watching!!
oohhh what a lovely gift and a beautiful way to connect with your boyfriend and his family :) 100%! I'm sure she gave it to you with the hopes that you would wear it and appreciate it!
I think fashion can tell us a lot about our culture and identity. understanding my own identity is so important to me, and may resonate for others with the same lived experiences, so I personally don't see it as overthinking :) but thank you for sharing your perspective!
this is a great video! u covered the history of this dress so concisely! im glad that this was included in the video as i think it is important to understand the cultural context of clothing
thank you so much! and exactly, I wanted to make sure I did my due diligence and I'm really glad you also found value in it as well
Thank you for including historical and personal content in your video.
You gracefully and concisely described the cultural identity dilemma that many first generation born Chinese-Americans like us experience. I've struggled with this during my entire 59 years of life: I love being Chinese and American, yet I don't quite fit in with either.
And we feel enormous pressure to please our parents/elders and live up to their traditional Chinese expectations ... while at the same time yearn for a freeing and independent lifestyle that non-Chinese peers enjoy.
It's validating to hear you describe these same ... Thank you! 💜💜
Thank you so much for this kind comment, and it makes my heart whole to hear that this video resonated with you. It's beautiful how something that is simply "fashion" or "clothing" can open up deeper conversations related to our personal identities, and I think that understanding ourselves is one of the steps we take to better understand others. Thank you for watching, and taking the time to leave this comment. Means a ton!!
Your mom is so beautiful 😭❤️
Aww thank you! I will be sure to let her know 🫶🥹
hey! I have learned some Mandarin during my middle school, and I remember learning about the qipao. So when I came across a qipao in the 2nd hand store, I was curious and wondered what the history behind it was. Thankfully i found your video :)
haha I have yet still to find a thrifted qipao so that's so cool. glad to hear this was helpful, thank you for watching :)
such a beautiful garment and such great articulation of a topic clearly close to your heart :) i feel very similarly!
loved learning about this! ur voice is soothing
I love this video, keep making content! I'm sure your channel will grow. I would love a more step by step video for what the sewing was like
thank you for your support!! I'm currently working on more of the technical process of making a qipao :)
this is such a beautiful video!!
Thank you so much!!
love this!!
thank you
These were also very popular in the early 90s in ready to wear fashions like Le Chateau , Reitmens and Suzy Shier.
I used the term ready to wear wrong. Budget maybe? I want to call it Mall clothing LoL
thank you, I definitely will look into that! and haha causal wear?? fast fashion?? economy dressing?? the world may never know
:) so impressed
Hii! I was just wondering what type of fabric you used for this and if you had a pattern? This is a really helpful video thankyou!
I made it out of cotton fabric from Joann's (in the novelty fabrics section). And I got the pattern from Etsy, I got it from the seller mbchills: www.etsy.com/listing/1671626441/misses-dress-pattern-mccalls-7412?click_key=4782341b1b64ab5de4ad2f235df533847e6c116f%3A1671626441&click_sum=01555392&ga_search_query=oriental&ref=shop_items_search_13&sts=1
May I ask the name of the book ? Thank you for your work
Hi!! The books are:
1) Wearing the Cheongsam by Cheryl Sim and Evolution
2) Revolution: Chinese Dress 1700s - 1900s by Claire Roberts
Thank you for watching!!
Nice work
I was gifted a Qipao by my Chinese boyfriend's grandmother, I am black so I wonder if it would be okay for me to wear it.
oohhh what a lovely gift and a beautiful way to connect with your boyfriend and his family :) 100%! I'm sure she gave it to you with the hopes that you would wear it and appreciate it!
My view on this: It is fashion. Do not overthink it.
I think fashion can tell us a lot about our culture and identity. understanding my own identity is so important to me, and may resonate for others with the same lived experiences, so I personally don't see it as overthinking :) but thank you for sharing your perspective!