Designer Huishan Zhang has recently released a four piece capsule collection inspired by his birth place China. Along with being a collection that is an exhibition of fine luxurious dresses, this sophisticated line is just in time for this year's Met Gala.
The theme for the 2015 Met Gala is 'China: Through the Looking Glass.' Zhang took this as an opportunity to construct a simple line of dresses that are crafted with Chinese influences in mind. Zhang repeatedly used China's national color red while also decorating a gown with a Swarovski crystal dragon motif. Huishan Zhang also used the lucky number eight in his designs by constructing a floral embroidery made by intertwining 8 shapes. He used this intricate embroidery on every dress in the collection excluding a simple white gown featuring a different kind of embroidery.
This collection is sold at the Barneys New York department store as well as Zhang's online boutique.
Chinese Capsule Collections
The Huishan Zhange Collection is China: Through the Looking Glass
Trend Themes
1. Chinese-inspired Capsule Collections - Chinese-inspired capsule collections are gaining popularity and can be capitalized on by designers to create unique and cultural designs.
2. National Color Emphasis - Designers can explore using national colors in their collections to create a sense of patriotism and pride.
3. Symbolic Embroidery - Incorporating cultural and symbolic embroidery can enhance the visual appeal of garments and create unique storytelling opportunities.
Industry Implications
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