Huishan Zhang

As London Fashion Week quickly approaches, with its highly anticipated wealth of new talent, for my post this week I would like to reminisce and remind us about an exceptional emerging designer, who showcased his designs last year.  Amidst the established, heavyweight designers, Chinese-born Huishan Zhang presented his elegant and refined S/S 12 collection.

A Central St Martins graduate, with incredible experience working in Dior’s Couture atelier, Huishan combines modern Western influences with his traditional Chinese heritage to create truly inspiring, informed collections. By using strong silhouettes that emphasise the feminine contour, his global designs cater for a confident and cultured woman. 

Accentuated by subtle, intricate detailing and embellishments, Huishan’s latest collection featured gowns with asymmetric lines alongside flirtatious cocktail dresses, all exhibiting a unique use of layering.  In particular, a vivid tangerine dress is revealed underneath a sheer maxi skirt with exquisite beading.  Micro-mini dresses with fun, ruffled skirts showed a more playful side to the collection.

Utilising silk organza and lace, Huishan creates luxurious collections with beautiful detailing and Chinese elements. And as a winner of NEWGEN sponsorship, his next collection will undoubtedly be as impressive.

(Images courtesy of Vogue.co.uk)