From a statement on gender equality to a symbol of Chinese identity, the cheongsam has come a long way with its rich history. Learn more about this dress made with the closest attention to details, right down to the buttons 🧐 Want to read more on the traditional attire of different cultures in S’pore? Click here: go.gov.sg/kaya-threads-fb #mccyculture | Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth - MCCY

The cage went silent as a woman in a blue cheongsam and high heels faced a heavyweight giant — and then everything went wrong for the monster. Lightning kicks. Impossible balance. A titan crashing down like timber. Fans thought they were witnessing history… until the internet exploded. 👉 Skill over size, or viral fantasy at its wildest? The comments are on fire. | Gethin Anthony

What makes a Saree a Saree? What makes a Cheongsam special? Saree maker Koms and Cheongsam maker Ruixian sit down to talk craft, culture, and the fabric choices that carry generations of history, and how fabric becomes cultural identity. | Mothership