Tales of the City (1954)
Hsia Moon as Nancy 

 

A materialistic courtesan and businessman’s lover, who does her best to seduce a poor man once she knew he won the lottery.

Hsia Moon usually played good woman roles in films. This is her first attempt at a courtesan role, with a beauty mark by her lip, exuding a sensual charm rarely seen on her.


Characteristics of the Qipao Costume

This qipao features a black lightning bolt pattern across the chest, with a row of military-style buttons on one shoulder. The main grid-patterned fabric is perfectly symmetric on the collar, with bust darts arranged with minimal disruption of the pattern. The buttons are further framed by double-welt buttonholes made in contrast fabric.

Costume Designer: Chen Daqing