Fashion designer Janko Lam made her name by using recycled fabrics to reinterpret cheongsam and qipao and bring traditional Chinese dresses into the 21st century. Organic cotton, linen, denim and silk in neutral hues are woven and shaped into designs perfect for everyday comfort. Visit her shop – appropriately located in a theatre dedicated to Chinese opera – to experience how traditional details are crafted into modern silhouettes and textures. The sustainable fashion brand also set up a Classics Anew Academy to champion the heritage and history of Chinese fashion. Join its courses and workshops to create your own traditional pieces, such as cheongsam dresses and fabric flower buttons.