NYFW China Day is a platform designed to help contemporary Chinese designers enter the US market. This year China Day is bringing some of the most exciting womenswear designers to New York. Kicking off womenswear with designer, Lily followed by Xu Zhi as they debut their SS20 collections.
LILY
The Chinese womenswear brand, Lily showcased their latest collection at Spring Studios on Sept 8th. The design duo behind the brand, Chen Chuan and Lee Lun created a stunning collection of expertly precise tailored pieces with the professional woman in mind. The collection consisted of a monochromatic long sleeved shirt dress, paired over a skirt. Playing with layering again was a white long sleeved shirt dress adorned with an original print, styled over a matching print skirt.
The duo even paid homage to athleisurewear pieces with a utility trench over an A line skirt, accessorized with brogues and gym inspired bag.
Skirts came fitted, given an edge with high waisted pockets and front zipper and a daring slit that still remained workwear appropriate but helped showcase the confidence of the woman they always have in mind when designing. The top half, a long-sleeved sheer shirt in army green, kept the utility style of the collection cohesive.
Eveningwear came in the form of a long one shouldered black dress, cut on an angle and then layered with sheer fabric.
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The duo expertly played with proportions, an oversized boxy blazer, with a slim fitting dress, a leather trench with matching v neck top and perfectly contrasting pastel blue skirt, keeping the cool factor ever present with white brogues.
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ACCESSORIES
Further playing with proportions they accessorized with a mix of small crossbody bags, oversized briefcases and belt bags. The entire collection was a beautiful demonstration of effortlessly cool pieces, showcasing their strong, disenthralled woman.
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XU ZHI
London Based designer, Xu Zhi was the second womenswear designer to showcase his collection. Inspired by the Bloom of Youth, the designer infused intricate fabrics, braided embroidery and float prints to blend Greek Mythology with Southern flair to express “poetic adolescence.”
Eric Romer films also served as an inspiration as he played with warmth but sweet sensuality with a soft fruity palette of lemon yellow, watermelon red, soft pastel greens and lush oranges.
The designer played with a mixture of fabrics, and creative textile construction with a light laid-back airy quality, now synonymous with the designer.
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