When it comes to global fashion influence, Chinese fashion designers are leading the charge with innovative silhouettes, cultural storytelling, and boundary-pushing aesthetics. From London Fashion Week to Paris runways and beyond, Chinese fashion brands are earning global attention for their fresh perspectives and design mastery.
These 10 Chinese fashion designers are ones to watch…
Shushu Tong
Founded by Liushu Lei and Yutong Jiang, Shushu/Tong is one of the most exciting Chinese fashion brands right now. Known for girlish charm with a rebellious edge — think puff sleeves, bows, and structured minis — the label blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary youth culture.
Huishan Zhang
When a designer has worked under John Galliano during his time at Dior, you know they’re going to be good. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Huishan Zhang bridges East and West beautifully. His designs mix Chinese heritage references, like mandarin collars and embroidery, with sleek European tailoring. He’s a staple at London Fashion Week and a red-carpet favourite.
Jacques Wei
Jacques Wei is quickly gaining attention for his ethereal tailoring and romantic silhouettes. Specialising in womenswear, he is among a new wave of Chinese fashion designers leaning into quiet elegance routed in 90s minimalism.
Mark Gong
Mark Gong’s eponymous label was founded in 2018. A brand that is shaped around the idea that women should not be confined by any specific label, they should always be independent and resilient. He gets major points for that sentiment alone but the designs speak for themselves.
Robert Wun
Robert Wun is without a doubt a highlight of every Couture Fashion Week. He is known for theatrical, sculptural fashion that feels like wearable art – exactly what couture should be and his designs feed into the fantasy we all know and love about fashion. Yet, while his collections may air on the futuristic side, the themes he explores – womanhood, identity, and survival – are as relatable as they are emotional. With clients like Cardi B and Solange, Wun is at the forefront of couture from Chinese fashion designers.
Susan Fang
If you love dreamy, delicate fashion, Susan Fang is your designer. Using techniques like 3D-printing and laser-cutting, she creates otherworldly silhouettes inspired by nature, family, and spirituality. Her brand is a standout among independent Chinese fashion brands.
Angel Chen
One of the most internationally recognised names in Chinese fashion, Angel Chen combines bold colour, genderless shapes, and strong cultural references. Her collaboration with H&M brought her avant-garde vision to a global audience, and she continues to represent the vibrancy of her brand.
Louis Shengtao Chen
Another Central Saint Martins graduate, Louis Shengtao Chen’s design range from the avant-garde to the timeless. Louis’ work feels both nostalgic and new, drawing from vintage Chinese cinema and club culture. He’s gaining buzz as one of the more experimental voices among designers, so it’ll be interesting to see whats in store for him next.
Shie Lyu
Shie Lyu is a Shenzhen-born designer known for her sustainable, couture-inspired pieces crafted from deadstock and upcycled materials. A Parsons graduate, she debuted at Shanghai Fashion Week with ethereal, sculptural looks that merge innovation and femininity. With past experience at Dion Lee and Thom Browne, her label bridges the gap between conceptual fashion and wearability, marking her as a rising force in Chinese fashion.
Xu Zhi
Xu Zhi is a London-based Chinese designer celebrated for his artisanal, textural approach to contemporary fashion. He launched his namesake label in 2014 after working at J.W. Anderson and Craig Green. Xu’s signature lies in handcrafted techniques – most notably twisted yarn and woven fringe – that bring sculptural depth and quiet elegance to his collections.