You might recognize this dress from movies like “In the Mood for Love” and “The World of Suzie Wong.” The qipao, or cheongsam, has been called “China’s national attire,” but today, there are only a few tailors who make them by hand. Yan Ka-man is one of them.

He’s been making these iconic dresses by hand for more than 60 years and has dressed stars like Lily Ho, Angie Chiu, and Michelle Yeoh. What sets him apart from other tailors is his commitment to traditional techniques.

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