Vintage Emerald Green Silk Cheongsam
Vintage Emerald Green Silk Cheongsam – Made in Shanghai
A jade green with subtle sheen Chinese cheongsam (qipao) by Peony Brand, made in Shanghai. Likely from the 80s or 90s, Peony Brand was known for its export to Western markets.
Features classic ornate frog closures, high mandarin collar, and woven floral and bamboo motifs throughout. Made from lustrous silk jacquard with a fitted silhouette that hugs in all the right places. Snap closure.
Tagged Size: 38 (fits like a Small – see measurements)
Label: Peony Brand, Shanghai China
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent vintage, very minor signs of wear.
For the nerds:
“cheongsam” and “qipao” are different words that refer to the same type of garment:
Qipao: Mandarin (旗袍) — Mainland China, formal contexts
“Qi” refers to the Manchu people; “pao” means robe
Cheongsam: Cantonese (長衫 / chèuhng sām) — Hong Kong, Western English usage
Literally means “long shirt”
The qipao originated during the Qing Dynasty, evolving from Manchu robes worn by aristocratic women. In the 1920s–40s Shanghai, it transformed into a stylish, body-hugging fashion statement — the version we now associate with vintage glamour. When Westerners encountered the dress in Hong Kong, they adopted the Cantonese name cheongsam, which stuck in English-speaking contexts.
Vintage Emerald Green Silk Cheongsam – Made in Shanghai
A jade green with subtle sheen Chinese cheongsam (qipao) by Peony Brand, made in Shanghai. Likely from the 80s or 90s, Peony Brand was known for its export to Western markets.
Features classic ornate frog closures, high mandarin collar, and woven floral and bamboo motifs throughout. Made from lustrous silk jacquard with a fitted silhouette that hugs in all the right places. Snap closure.
Tagged Size: 38 (fits like a Small – see measurements)
Label: Peony Brand, Shanghai China
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent vintage, very minor signs of wear.
For the nerds:
“cheongsam” and “qipao” are different words that refer to the same type of garment:
Qipao: Mandarin (旗袍) — Mainland China, formal contexts
“Qi” refers to the Manchu people; “pao” means robe
Cheongsam: Cantonese (長衫 / chèuhng sām) — Hong Kong, Western English usage
Literally means “long shirt”
The qipao originated during the Qing Dynasty, evolving from Manchu robes worn by aristocratic women. In the 1920s–40s Shanghai, it transformed into a stylish, body-hugging fashion statement — the version we now associate with vintage glamour. When Westerners encountered the dress in Hong Kong, they adopted the Cantonese name cheongsam, which stuck in English-speaking contexts.
Vintage Emerald Green Silk Cheongsam – Made in Shanghai
A jade green with subtle sheen Chinese cheongsam (qipao) by Peony Brand, made in Shanghai. Likely from the 80s or 90s, Peony Brand was known for its export to Western markets.
Features classic ornate frog closures, high mandarin collar, and woven floral and bamboo motifs throughout. Made from lustrous silk jacquard with a fitted silhouette that hugs in all the right places. Snap closure.
Tagged Size: 38 (fits like a Small – see measurements)
Label: Peony Brand, Shanghai China
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent vintage, very minor signs of wear.
For the nerds:
“cheongsam” and “qipao” are different words that refer to the same type of garment:
Qipao: Mandarin (旗袍) — Mainland China, formal contexts
“Qi” refers to the Manchu people; “pao” means robe
Cheongsam: Cantonese (長衫 / chèuhng sām) — Hong Kong, Western English usage
Literally means “long shirt”
The qipao originated during the Qing Dynasty, evolving from Manchu robes worn by aristocratic women. In the 1920s–40s Shanghai, it transformed into a stylish, body-hugging fashion statement — the version we now associate with vintage glamour. When Westerners encountered the dress in Hong Kong, they adopted the Cantonese name cheongsam, which stuck in English-speaking contexts.
