Shanghai Fashion Week Showcases Local Designers for Spring/Summer 2027

HEMU opened the event with a collection inspired by the Silk Road and Dunhuang, merging traditional Chinese techniques with modern silhouettes. XIAOLI's collection explored fluid silhouettes and textured surfaces, emphasizing movement and ease. STAFFONLY provided a conceptual framework that compared the zoo with the contemporary workplace, questioning personal expression within imposed structures.

PANTTERFLY's showcase transformed traditional Chinese gardens into geometric designs and layered textures, blending architectural references with fashion. TUYUE took inspiration from Buddhist concepts of “Suchness,” incorporating pearls and flowing fabrics that highlighted both surface detail and movement.

J RUREMINDS drew from the imagery of paper folds and layered pages, creating relaxed forms that reflect confidence through ease. Chundie Zhu presented a collection that combined romantic and independent elements, encouraging fluid identities through wardrobe choices.

LACERTA introduced a mix of vintage inspiration with lace and nautical themes, while Comme Moi focused on women defining success on their own terms, exploring how wardrobes convey confidence.

Sevenlong's collection featured flowing sleeves and delicate knot details, clearly expressing the relationship between clothing and movement. PRONOUNCE celebrated its tenth anniversary with a collection called “Through Her Eyes,” linking Eastern heritage to contemporary design.

SHAO drew on the nuances of relationships found in classic Hong Kong cinema, while GIOIA PAN offered a preliminary look at its collection in a finale now available online. Short Sentence examined how memories and experiences influence the present.

Maison Wester showcased its collection as part of the event, emphasizing dramatic forms and the interplay of light and shadow in SHETELLS’ presentation. EVVLY framed its collection around individuality, offering a fresh perspective on softness.

AOYES presented its designs at LABELHOOD, broadening the representation of Chinese fashion beyond the main runway setting. The official schedule continues until October 16, with several remaining shows awaiting footage. Notable presentations include CHÉNSIFĀN on October 13 and Nana Jacqueline, MARKGONG, and SHUTING QIU on October 14.

The week's ongoing updates will include new runway clips as they become available.