Shanghai's 'last qipao tailor'

Chu Hongsheng first started crafting qipao, the body-hugging Chinese dress, in the 1930s, an era where it enjoyed immense popularity and was seen as a symbol of sophistication and style.

The profession was initially deemed as a means of putting bread on the table but Chu eventually fell in love with the artistry involved. Today, more than eight decades since he first picked up the sewing needle, the 99-year-old believes that the qipao is on the verge of a renaissance.

"Nowadays, women wear qipao as an evening dress for big occasions. Many mourn this as the downfall of the qipao, but I see it as a good thing - it's being treated as an art form," said Chu.