🌸Bettie Page "Ruby Woo" Vintage Quipao Mandarin Collar Wiggle Dress - S Fits M

The Tatyana "Ruby Woo" Qipao is a Mid-Century Shanghai icon reborn. ​The Qipao stands as a monumental icon of global fashion history, symbolizing the confluence of Eastern tradition and Western modernity during its golden era of 1920s-1950s Shanghai & Hong Kong. It was during this period that the loose traditional Manchu gown was revolutionized by Western tailoring incorporating darts, fitted waistlines, and zippers to create the sleek,figure-hugging silhouette that captivated Hollywood and high society. ​Bettie Page Clothing, now Tatyana, captures this very spirit—the confident, glamorous defiance of mid-century fashion—and distills it into a comfortable, modern masterpiece.​ Crafted in a premium "Ruby Woo" red stretch bengaline, a crucial modern update that addresses the major limitations of the original Qipao. The innovative use of stretch bengaline fabric offers flawless fit and comfort while the vibrant red hue is a timeless symbol of luck, celebration, and the unapologetic glamour of 1940s and 50s fashion the brand celebrates. ​The elegant high traditional Mandarin stand collar preserves the garment's iconic cultural identity along with stylistic flourishes of decorative floral embroidery and piped trim in contrasting black satin. ​This Qipao is not just a dress; it is a wearable piece of East-meets-West history, updated for the modern woman who values both exquisite tailoring and absolute comfort. Size S fits like a M in excellent previously owned condition.