Fashion: Youngsters return to traditional roots

Helen Tan I-Ling (right) and her sister Heliene, who is the co-owner of Doublewoot, showing their Chinese New Year collection.

WITH Chinese New Year approaching fast, cheongsam is a hot item. While it has always been a staple festivewear among the Chinese, the attire seems to have enjoyed a renewed popularity as more young women are making it a part of their wardrobe for the relevant occasions.

Take Helen Lim, for example. The Year of the Horse will see her wearing cheongsam to usher in the new lunar year for the first time.