A trio of Asian designers stood out for me...
Jake Zhang created a collection based on athleticwear but added odd geometric shapes and foam padding of unknown purpose, making these vaguely unsettling pieces look at once familiar and alien. They seemed like something from a Matthew Barney film...
Then Liu Xueyang showed a simple collection but with such a sense of ease and lyricism, it recalls the original way humans used fabric...as sweeping wraps and covers. Such a primal, elemental way for a wearer to interact with their garment, as not just a garment but as comfort and shelter. It only helps that Xueyang produced it all in what appears to be a soft, supple jersey knit. *sigh* Just lovely.
And finally, Zihan Miracle Liu sent out a collection clearly inspired by his Chinese cultural background, but once again, we see a designer working with fabric in an elemental way, letting it drape, fold, collect, and flow. I particularly love the mono printed images that elevate these pieces into wearable works of art.
https://jakezhang.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/xueyang.l/
https://www.instagram.com/Zihanliuzihan/
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