Local Fashion Brands With Modern Cheongsams For Chinese New Year 2026

Chinese New Year is the perfect excuse to trawl the stores for a shiny new outfit. But as folk who are into sustainability and thrift shopping, we’re not about that one-and-done life. That’s why a stylish cheongsam that can be proudly donned beyond the festive season is at the top of our lists – something timeless that’s also appropriate for work, brunch with the gals, and special occasions like wedding dinners. Here’s our list of local fashion brands in Singapore for versatile, modern cheongsams this Chinese New Year 2026.

All items mentioned are available at time of writing, but they’re flying off the racks as we speak, so act fast to avoid disappointment.

P.S.: Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day fall within the same period this year, so you’re probably also planning date night while shopping for festive wear. Check out our recommendations for new romantic restaurants and the most romantic bars in Singapore.

BEST MODERN CHEONGSAM SHOPS IN SINGAPORE FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR 2026

1. Vintagewknd

Best For: One-of-a-kind, handmade cheongsams with cottagecore whimsy.

Much like all their other original collections, Vintagewknd’s Cottage Cloth Chinese New Year 2026 collection is made from specially sourced, recycled textiles – old curtains, in this case. Channel subtle sexiness with the Qipao Ruched Halter ($35) which comes with a keyhole neckline, or score extra points with your grandma in the Qipao Ribbon Tank ($65) which leans a little more conservative. Pair these floral pieces with a flowy long skirt, or create some contrast with slim-fit jeans

Shop via Vintagewknd’s TikTok Shop or Haji Lane store.

2. Faire Belle

Best For: Those who aren’t afraid to rock bright colours and large patterns

You know those nostalgic blue-and-white porcelain bowls you often see at your older relatives’ homes? Faire Belle’s Porcelain Maker Cheongsam Dress ($56.90) is an ode to that, in the form of quirky bold prints that look like they’ve come straight out of a sketchbook. Equally attention-grabbing is the Timeless Weave Half & Half Cheongsam Dress ($59.90), which slims the silhouette with a chunky sash and colour blocking – complemented by a diagonal row of multi-coloured buttons.

Shop here.

3. Good Addition

Best For: Simple, structured cheongsams that let details and textures do the talking.

Girl math: Get the Multi-Way Cape Cheongsam ($220) from Good Addition and you’re essentially scoring three outfits at once. This multi-way piece available in five tweed colourways can be worn as is, with a detachable cape, or as a peplum dress, taking you on that Cinderella transformation from office cubicle to reunion dinner in an instant. This beauty has also been spotted on local veteran actress Tan Kheng Hua and daughter Shi-An, the latter of whom is an emerging film talent herself.

Shop here or at Good Addition’s boutique at New Bahru.

4. Lark & Peony

Best For: Artful floral prints in a spectrum of hues

You’ll be a walking garden with Lark & Peony’s Chinese New Year 2026 line-up. Black is no longer an inauspicious colour with Shao in Midnight Dreamscape ($288), bearing metallic rainbow botanical patterns against a pitch dark background. Then there’s Georgina in Imperial Garden at Midnight ($288), which looks like a watercolour painting with its brushstroke-like prints.

Shop here or at Lark & Peony’s Keong Saik Road store.

5. Alyssandra

Best For: Fashion-loving corporate girlies

Alyssandra should know a thing or two about stylish workwear - its founder Zhi Qing is a former corporate lady who stepped out of the game to pursue her love for fashion. Its CNY 2026 collection features their signature style that’s equal parts feminine and professional; We love the silky Athena Satin Pleated Cheongsam Dress ($89) for how it ripples elegantly with every movement, while the fit-and-flare Akemi Embroidered Cheongsam Dress ($89) brings a fresh and tasteful pop of colour with soft springtime florals.

Shop here.