Handicrafts - The Elegance of the Cheongsam

#Hongkongmovie #cheongsam #Inthemoodoflove
In Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai’s acclaimed 2000 movie In the Mood for Love, the 23 cheongsams worn by leading actress Maggie Cheung did much to re-popularize the classic Chinese dress, among both domestic and foreign audiences. Few people, however, know about the master tailor who crafted them for her. Now in his eighties, Leung Long Kong is still working in the city after a lifetime in his trade. In this episode, he takes us through the process of making a cheongsam. To explore its enduring popularity, we also look into the history of the iconic garment.
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[@angelicaholiday7755]

Leung Long Kong Is National Treasure. Cheongsam Tailoring must be a required series of classes in all of the Chinese Fashion Colleges. Please contact Leung Long Kong to create the syllabus for the series of classes. Celebrate his auspicious career by keeping him alive in the culture. Thank you for a loyal, harmonious and respectful documentary that inspires me.

[@louiskleinfashion]

Fantastic Documentary!

[@dialindsey]

I love this documentary, so many of the details/style/preference/attitude reminds me of my grandma who wore cheongsam. I went back wither my grandma visiting these masters, I wasn't into the style back then. This backstory really opened my eyes to what my grandma referenced. Would love to see a followup on part 2.

[@SuperRichardlam]

Master (Si Fu)!!!