Lined Crossed-sleeve cheongsam with velvet leaf pattern and golden metallic threads on light yellow ground

Lined 'crossed-sleeve' cheongsam with velvet leaf pattern and golden metallic threads on light yellow ground
1996
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
This dress was tailor-made by Hong Kong Sze Sze Tailor's Shop for Linda So, former Executive Director (Corporate Services) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, who wore it instead of a traditional Chinese gown at her wedding. The cheongsam is often seen at weddings in Hong Kong.