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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
