Chingsam Boutique

Chingsam Boutique on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena specializes in vintage traditional Chinese cheongsams, close-fitting, high-collared dresses. Chingsam was founded in early 2024, just before the Lunar New Year. The name “Chingsam” blends “Chinese” and “Cheongsam,” while also echoing the traditional Chinese term “青衫” (chingsam), once used to describe the scholarly garments of ancient students. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant fashion of 1950s-60s China, Chingsam creates modern cheongsams, that bridge eras and cultures — garments that are both timeless and contemporary, where East meets West in form and spirit.