New Yorkers invited to strike a pose in qipao

NEW YORK - As one of the world's great fashion capitals, New York boasts many stylish photo studios in every corner of its five boroughs.

While most of them lean toward professional services, one woman is attempting something different, and is using traditional Chinese clothing to do it.

Ashley Chui, a student at Columbia University, has launched a studio devoted to fans of qipao, a one-piece, form-fitting dress for women, in downtown Manhattan.