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A tribute to the traditional Chinese Dress, Qi Pao or Cheongsam, comes to life in a live installation. Designed and painted on the body by M-A-C. Launched in Shanghai, Chinese Dress will appear in selected destination throughout 2006.

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The Fan
Folds of the fan deconstructed, as an ornamental panel to this Chinese dress.

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Gold Leaf
Iconoclastic in every way, this study in gold - from the fan to texture and detail

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Wave
The traditional Chinese motif of prosperity washes accross the body in waves of blue.

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Lily Pad
Blues, Green andturquoises capture in the calm serenity of the Chinese water lily.

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Peonies
A symbol of wealth, the peony, illustrated by M-A-C pigments, makes a Qipao come to life.

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Blue Willow
The romantic story of blue willow pattern told the painterly array of symbols.

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The Vase
Flowers entwine themselves around Qipao, artfully rendered in the colors and textures od M-A-C

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Noir
The traditional silk ferminityof the Qipao, subverted into hard-core leather.

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Pearl
A Qipao, sensationally constructed, to pay homage to the pearls of the Orient.

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The M-A-C makeup artist Nadine Luke applies sequins to the made-up skin of a model painted in the style of the Chinese Qi Pao dress during the show in Shanghai. The elaborate makeup applications took up to eight hours to apply on the topless models.

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Source [M-A-C Cosmetics], [Art8.org]

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