This design originated in the 1920s. Cheongsam, as one of the traditional costumes in China, is regarded as the quintessence of China, which can be said to be the national costume of women in China. It occupies an important position in the world historical costume culture and is a dazzling flower. Regarding the formation of cheongsam, some experts believe that it can be traced back to the deep clothes in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties, and with the passage of time, modern cheongsam has gradually formed.

The development of cheongsam is very rugged. Twenty years later, 1929 was designated as the national costume by the Republic of China. At that time, cheongsam was deeply loved by women. Can highlight the unique beauty of women. In that special period, China cheongsam can still occupy a place, and its charm can be seen. However, after 1950s, cheongsam gradually withdrew from the stage in Chinese mainland, especially during the Cultural Revolution, which was regarded as "class dross" and "bourgeois poison" and was mercilessly criticized.

After 1980s, the traditional culture of China began to be picked up by people again, and cheongsam began to appear in the lives of ordinary people. With the rise of film and television culture, fashion show and other industries, cheongsam has become popular all over the world. Cheongsam has become an important brand for China to go global. 1984, cheongsam was redefined as a diplomatic dress for women by the state.

Nowadays, Chinese cheongsam, as a kind of dress, appears in various important occasions. Since 1990 Beijing Asian Games, cheongsam has been chosen as a ceremonial costume in all previous Olympic Games, Asian Games and international conferences and expositions. On May 23rd, 20 1 1, the handicraft of making cheongsam became one of the third batch of national intangible cultural heritages approved by the State Council.