Qipao evolves with western fashion trends which shows the beauty of new style and fashion in women’s clothes; it is suitable for the elegant in new era. It is conducive for women to join various social activities. In this project, we also interview a famous handmade qipao master---Master Chen Zhongxin who improve cultural values in qipao a lot. Conclusions are below:

1.Though “qipao” manufacturing techniques are not very popular currently, there are still some enthusiasts who are willing to learn.
2. Because of the impact from the western culture, the number of people wearing qipao are declined. But it still appears on some special occasions. That means qipao have the value of existence.
3. Not many people learn to make qipao, plus no promotion from government’s assistance. There is crisis from a break in skills.
4. Because of insistence from some designers, qipao’s features combine with western elements also brought attention on the stage of international clothing.
5. As far as we a group of vocational high students are concerned, in addition to the knowledge learned from school, we should take traditional techniques to improve our own vision.

To pass down the culture of wearing qipao in daily life, there are some advice after the project’s discussion:

1. In order to let students in schools can learn traditional and cultural techniques, schools can have some related curriculum.
2. It is not easy to pass down traditional techniques, we can integrate qipao’s elements as many as possible in some cultural and creative activities.
3. We need to preserve and innovate. By holding lectures or seminars, people in fashion industry and master from traditional qipao making can interact.

▲Taking a photo with the work of Master Chen zhongxin while interviewing him.

▲The general association of Chinese culture awarded the honored “the soul of craftsman.”