Hoeng Gong Silk Co. is your best bet if your qipao inspiration leans toward the vintage glamour of In the Mood for Love. Its signature style is the 1950s-60s vintage cheongsam: fitted silhouettes, distinctive fabrics, and thoughtful proportions inspired by Hong Kong fashion of the era. Founder Heather Guo is a Shanghai-born designer and fashion curator based in NYC, with academic training in Classics and Art History at NYU. She’s been featured in Elle and Vogue, and gave a talk on cheongsam history at the Museum of Chinese in America, a good indication of how deeply she knows the clothes she collects and creates.

What makes the selection especially worth a look is its range. There are wedding-oriented red qipaos for a tea ceremony, dressy pinks and metallics for a reception, and shorter floral styles that you can rewear even after your wedding. Wool and velvet options, along with coordinating outerwear, give fall and winter brides something to consider, too. Choose from ready-to-wear designs, custom cheongsams, and vintage pieces.

Heather is fluent in English and Chinese. Expect approximately $450–$650 for ready-to-wear, $750 for custom cheongsams, and $400–$600 for vintage pieces, all in USD. Visits require an appointment, so book in advance to try things on at her Upper East Side showroom.