【UNCONSTRAINED】 by SO CHING LAI

【LOOK 9】

My design aims at bringing out the timeless Chinese elegance of the cheongsam, with the classic Mandarin collar, pankow flower buttons, cinched waist and side slit, and incorporating a corset design and ruffled full skirt to give it more structure, fluidity and a unique Western look. The main fabric of this piece is stretch denim which is comfortable and moves with the body, the washed light blue contrasting with the dark navy give it a striking contrast and accentuates the waistline, while the nylon-blended fabric for ruffles provides a lightweight fluidity for balance and dimension.