← Culture & CollectionsiOS app / Coming soon

Qipao Archive

Read between the seams.

A closer look at the qipao: its changing silhouette, construction, fabrics and cultural context. A considered companion for learning to look.

Take a closer look

Original material study · Illustrative artwork

Inside the project

Taking shape.

01

Know the language

Explore the terms, details and historical context behind a familiar silhouette.

02

Look at the making

Follow collars, closures, piping, fabric and fit beyond the surface.

03

Build an eye

Planned learning journeys and personal collections turn curiosity into a practice.

Coming soon

Worth looking forward to.

The app is being prepared for iOS. An App Store link will appear here when the release is available.