A cheongsam show kicks off at a village in Pudong, Shanghai on June 25 as part of a series of activities to celebrate the local fruit festival. /VCG

The cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a close-fitting dress that originated in Shanghai in the 1920s. /VCG

The elegant models walks on a wooden path across the river with such props as umbrellas and fans. /VCG

Some of the models are local villagers, according to reports. /VCG