HOW TO WEAR THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN CHINA

Designer: Xiang Yao Dong

About the collection at W Beijing: This series showcased the psychological activity of urban white-collar workers. It is special because of the balance of vintage and modern design, focusing on the shirt collar, suits and coats to create a bold and simple style.

Signature design: The collar is the essence of a piece of clothing. Lord’s Collar adopts traditional Chinese artwork like cloudy shoulders, which are a symbol of oriental philosophy.

On trend now: Chinese binding, silk spinning, embroidery, and knotted buttons on dresses have become famous with lots of room for modification, layering western and eastern cultures.

How to wear it: Include small elements of Chinese symbolism for a worldly look.

Designer: Supervised by Prof. Jimmy Choo

About the collection at W Guangzhou: We are not showing shoes. We are showing a kind of woman who is always sticking to what she believes.

Signature design: It’s not designing that distinguishes the shoes. That’s not my purpose. What we are doing is pouring feelings into shoes, making shoes that want to find their masters.

On trend now: Being yourself.

How to wear it: Just be comfortable!

Designer: Zhang Yuxin

About the collection at W Beijing: This fashion show was named “Insignificant,” but I believe there is no such thing. Everything in this world has its meaning. This series has its own angle and its own power with both stability and tranquillity.

Signature design: The use of accessories in each piece of clothing is essential, but the invisible zipper and dark buckle are signatures in each garment.

On trend now: Auspicious Dragon, Cheongsam, embroidery, and the blue and white porcelain decorative pattern are all becoming a fascination on the runway.

How to wear it: Learn from history and absorb knowledge of what you are wearing. These looks don’t come from no where. Embrace the original inspiration and find the story.

Designers: Demi Jiong and Derek Wong

About the collection at W Guangzhou: Feminine fabrics, art, crafts and a powerful combination of folded crepe, translucent material and structural designs that combine for collision and harmony.

Signature design: Many of the designs are ethereal and elegant, inspired by female movie stars during the 20’s – 60’s. We appreciate the attitude of women in that era to pursue beauty in a self-contained and precise way.

China’s hottest trend: Elegantly designed style.

How to wear it: Read fashion magazines and turn this knowledge into your own unique look.

Designer: Elsa Ling

About the collection at W Beijing: The concept focuses on 90’s private high school style in Beverly Hills and dealing with popularity.

Signature design: We use bold colors and unique cuts to make the clothes stand out in crowds.

China’s hottest trend: “Little Fresh” style has become extremely popular with young generations. Over-sized coats, candy colors, a long sweater and a pair of casual jeans will make you look cute and delicate.

How to wear it: Wear one distinguishing design as a focus and you’ll stand out as an individual no matter where you go.

Designer: Hu Zhen

About the collection at W Beijing: We want to express that a gentlemen’s attire on his wedding day can be both reserved and lively.

Signature design: Mr. Dandy’s designs chase the most capable style and restore the original charisma of suits.

China’s hottest trend: With the release of movie Kingsman, the typical super elegant British suit has attracted more and more fans. The most common look is a blazer suit top and Scottish woollen pants, grey suit pants or the classic chino pants.

How to wear it: Combine Western culture and Chinese culture, and turn the British model into Chinese dressing habits. It brings out gentility and nobility.

Designer: Eason 

About the collection at W Guangzhou: We integrated futuristic concepts into ready to wear street fashion to create a new look called “Fu” aka fusion.

Signature design: It’s all about a combination of styles for the “Fu” series.

China’s hottest trend: Representing different types of beauty on the runway.

How to wear it: Confidence!