Shanghai Fashion Week’s resident romantic, Louis Shengtao Chen, presented a cinematic spring collection titled ‘Echos in the Fog.’ This introspective collection, inspired by his hometown of Chongqing and the films of Lou Ye, reflects on the struggles of youth in a changing China. Chen also experimented with new techniques, resulting in his most successful collection yet.
Designer Donghui Wei, known for his opulent and artsy creations under the label Jacques Wei, returned to Shanghai Fashion Week with a collection brimming with glamour and a playful disregard for contrived narratives. His latest designs, featuring luxurious fabrics, intricate embellishments, and a touch of whimsy, highlight the designer’s unabashed love for all things extravagant. Wei’s collection showcases a clear departure from the trend of narrative-driven fashion, instead celebrating a pure, unfiltered expression of style.
Ao Yes, a rising star in the Chinese fashion scene, showcased a collection at Shanghai Fashion Week that seamlessly blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern design elements. Drawing inspiration from the classic romance novel ‘Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain,’ the designers created a collection that exudes sensuality and sophistication through sheer fabrics, billowing silhouettes, and delicate details.
