Wearing a cheongsam for Chinese New Year? Here's why the garment is so timeless

The cheongsam is not subjected to huge seasonal trend shifts, but they can look pretty modern all the same. Photo: Tsukha

For the Chinese New Year celebrations – which begin today, the cheongsam is a fashion staple. Wearing one, you may wonder whether the particular design is on-trend.

The traditional garment's silhouette or cut can often be similar, but the overall look does undergo changes sometimes.