Talks

Talk: Cheongsam at Bakers Bench

  • Date:
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 6 PM
  • Price: $25, Members: $20

Bakers Bench, 1021 Alpine St., Unit A, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Wear your favorite cheongsam, qipao, or other traditional Chinese garment for a gathering at Bakers Bench in Chinatown featuring a lecture about Fashioning Chinese Women. You'll also enjoy a pairing of tea and vegan pastries crafted by Bakers Bench chef and owner Jen Yee. Please note this is an off-site program.

This program is part of Third Weekends at LACMA, a monthly line up of free and ticketed programs inspired by our collection and special exhibitions.

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Woman's Dress (Qipao), China, Shanghai, c. 1933, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Sincere Co. Ltd., Woman's Ensemble (Dress [Qipao] and Jacket), China, Shanghai, early 1930s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Woman's Dress (Qipao), China, 1939–40, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Acquisition Fund, © Jason Wu, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA
Woman's Dress (Qipao), China, Shanghai, c. 1933, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Sincere Co. Ltd., Woman's Ensemble (Dress [Qipao] and Jacket), China, Shanghai, early 1930s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Woman's Dress (Qipao), China, 1939–40, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Acquisition Fund, © Jason Wu, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA