Category Archives: Fashion Shows

Important platforms to view Asian design talent

May J. by Jiang Ling, Day 7 of Shanghai Fashion Week

May J., a brand I first discovered at Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2009, has come far in her three short years as one of China’s most promising menswear designers. She presented a refined yet edgy collection for Fall/Winter 2012, … Continue reading

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ZucZug by Wang Yi Yang, Day 5 of Shanghai Fashion Week

ZucZug is truly a brand made for everyone. Although their creative director (Wang Yi Yang of Cha Gang) and design team are all Chinese, the brand strives to embrace people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages. ZucZug was the only … Continue reading

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Helen Lee, Day 4 at Shanghai Fashion Week

Helen Lee, a perennial favorite and ardent support of Shanghai Fashion Week since she launched her eponymous label in April 2011, continues to improve upon an already solid foundation and create strong, compelling collections. This season, she mixed a variety … Continue reading

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La Vie by Jenny Ji, Day 3 at Shanghai Fashion Week

Local designer Jenny Ji has been an ardent and constant supporter of Shanghai Fashion Week for the past few seasons, and that has been a major plus for the event because consistency is what it is lacking most; usually designers … Continue reading

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Engineering Sciences Student Show, Day 3 at Shanghai Fashion Week

I stuck around after the Fu Dan University show to meet some of the students backstage and discovered that another student show, this time from the Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences, was up next… After being pleasantly surprised by both … Continue reading

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Fu Dan Student Show, Day 3 at Shanghai Fashion Week

As Fu Dan University is one of the most celebrated fashion schools in China, it was no surprise that they staged a great student group show at 800Show on the third day of Shanghai Fashion Week. Although there is definitely … Continue reading

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Raffles Student Show, Day 2 at Shanghai Fashion Week

Sorry I’m being so lazy and not posting full written reviews of all of the shows, but there are just so many pictures and videos to sort through and upload and post that I’m afraid I’ll fall behind! So here … Continue reading

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Poesia by Chris Chang, Day 1 at Shanghai Fashion Week

One of the best shows ever at Shanghai Fashion Week. I don’t really have time to write a full review, but the clothes speak for themselves. Take a look:  

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Shanghai Fashion Week, Season 6

I’m about to attend my 6th season of Shanghai Fashion Week, and I have to admit that it has shaped up quite nicely this time around. With shows from Helen Lee, May J. by Jiang Ling, Poesia by Chris Chang, … Continue reading

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Style Icon: Urban Tibetan, Shanghai

Meet Tibetan author and the first “China Style Icon” on CPHNS, Wang Lili: I first met this nutty but loveable lady outside of last season’s Shanghai Fashion Week closing party, and we ended up sitting together at Zhang Chi‘s fashion … Continue reading

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