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Huishan Zhang

Designer, Huishan Zhang

The Qingdao native interned at Dior while studying at CSM and launched his label based on a modern East-meets-West aesthetic.

Huishan Zhang
Fashion Week

Silken Porcelain

Zhang’s latest offering gave a sense that he is shaking off his earlier use of Chinese tropes in favour of a more universal view of femininity.

Fashion Week

Silken Porcelain

Zhang’s latest offering gave a sense that he is shaking off his earlier use of Chinese tropes in favour of a more universal view of femininity.


Financial Markets

Resetting China’s Luxury Compass

In spite of the country’s slowing economy, stock market turmoil and a climate of uncertainty, China’s luxury market still presents lucrative opportunities if you know which direction to look.

Financial Markets

Resetting China’s Luxury Compass

In spite of the country’s slowing economy, stock market turmoil and a climate of uncertainty, China’s luxury market still presents lucrative opportunities if you know which direction to look.


China

Announcing VOICES, BoF’s Annual Gathering For Big Thinkers

At a standing room-only event in Hong Kong, BoF revealed its plans for an annual, invitation-only, global fashion industry gathering called VOICES. The inaugural event will take place in December 2016.

China

Announcing VOICES, BoF’s Annual Gathering For Big Thinkers

At a standing room-only event in Hong Kong, BoF revealed its plans for an annual, invitation-only, global fashion industry gathering called VOICES. The inaugural event will take place in December 2016.


China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.

China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.


Retail

Does the Young Designer/Big Retailer Dynamic Still Work?

Being stocked in a major department store is important to the growth of a young designer business, while also contributing to the image and identity of the store. But there are ups and downs in every relationship.

Retail

Does the Young Designer/Big Retailer Dynamic Still Work?

Being stocked in a major department store is important to the growth of a young designer business, while also contributing to the image and identity of the store. But there are ups and downs in every relationship.


News & Analysis

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear

This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.

News & Analysis

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear

This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.


Fashion Week

Huishan Zhang's East-West Axis

The designer presented a discrete collection of nine dresses in soft colours, interspersed with dramatic Chinese red and black.

Fashion Week

Huishan Zhang's East-West Axis

The designer presented a discrete collection of nine dresses in soft colours, interspersed with dramatic Chinese red and black.


China

Op Ed | The End of Orientalism

The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.

China

Op Ed | The End of Orientalism

The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.


News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


China

Chinese Fashion Industry Celebrates Launch of BoF China

SHANGHAI, China – Last night in Shanghai, fashion professionals reflecting the full spectrum of the Chinese fashion industry — including models Liu

China

Chinese Fashion Industry Celebrates Launch of BoF China

SHANGHAI, China – Last night in Shanghai, fashion professionals reflecting the full spectrum of the Chinese fashion industry — including models Liu


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