the male cheongsam was considered symbolic of a best-discarded reactionary past, and was not worn in public by anyone who wanted to live a quiet, harassment-free life. In its place, trouser suits ...

Yet, you also can’t run away from traditional dressing. The cheongsam is a perennial favourite, and designers constantly include it into their festive collections every year.

If I wear a suit and tie to work, am I insulting people in the West? Is that cultural appropriation? Of course not! Also, if the person in question can't wear a cheongsam, then that is a limit on ...