China Fashion Collective showcased their SS18 collection of selected designers in New York on September 10th at Pier 59 Studios. Started by Han Media in 2016, the showcase gives the selected fashion designers the opportunity to present their talent to a global audience. This year giving the spotlight to top bridalwear designer, Tsai Meiyue as well as the new talent of couture designer, Vancy Law.
Some notiable guests who attended included, Miss J Alexander of America’s Next Top Model, Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, Chien Chung Pei, acclaimed architect and Chairman of the Board of China Institute, Henry Tang, co-founder and governor of the Committee of 100, and well-known philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.
Some notiable guests who attended included, Miss J Alexander of America’s Next Top Model, Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, Chien Chung Pei, acclaimed architect and Chairman of the Board of China Institute, Henry Tang, co-founder and governor of the Committee of 100, and well-known philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.
TSAI MEYUE
This year Tsai Meiyue showcased a collection of her take on classic Chinese wedding attire. Her inspiration this year was the art of Min xu, using the traditional embroidery technique helming from her place of birth in Southern China. However blended with the traditional embroidery, Meiyue reworked versions of the traditional aesthetic to create a newer modern vision of the classic gown. With complex embroidery adorned on the dresses, they were true works of art. The collection included a stunning fitted dress, with the entire top of the bodice covered in the powerful and lucky Chinese dragon.
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Another re-imagined version of the classic Chinese dress, came in the form of a red form fitted backless dress with intricate embroidered collar and embroidery detailing around the back.
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The drama certainly wasn't left out of the collection, with a fit and flare skirted dress with stunning embroidered bodice, with a beautiful cascading train.
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Meiyue’s collection included some breathtaking white wedding gowns, one of which was reminiscent of the Cinderella dress used in Kenneth Branagh's movie. As the lights in-house dimmed, the dress lit up in an array of blue, red, purple, green and yellow, making the dress appear to sparkle in a true fairytale moment.
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With the traditional embroidery yet modern silhouette and detailing, the collection was a stunning balance of modern and traditional with each dress showing Meiyue incredible talent as a true artist and designer.
THE COLLECTION
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VANCY LAW
With her background in couture, and opening up Wuhan’s first couture atelier in 2009, Law’s strength lies in her classic tailoring and intricate hand finished detailing adorned on her eveningwear. Law’s SS18 collection, entitled ‘Jardin Nuge’, was no exception. With a palette of white, silver, icey blues, mint green, soft pinks and yellows the collection was a mix of delicate and airy dresses that seemed to float their way down the runway. Also included in the collection was a high slit one shoulder dress adorned with embellishments that sparkled down the runway.
A highlight of the collection included a pale green dress, with it’s delicate floral detailing on the bodice and skirt, it perfectly omitted sexy elegance.
With dresses that Law said she hoped to ‘capture the ephemeral beauty of clouds at twilight’ the designer certainly achieved her vision.
THE COLLECTION
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The stunning Chinese Fashion Collective show was a beautiful showcase of incredible Chinese talent, demonstrating the importance of their international viewpoint and unique creations that once again added so much to this years NYFW.
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