A renaissance in local traditions and, in turn, the rise of a new contemporary Chinese identity is becoming a key issue among many young creatives living in the capital. When it comes to defining the core features of Chinese style, the link between nature, a growing need for a simple life and echoes of Taoist philosophy seems to be an essential recurring theme. Exploring the …
Qinghe Cao is a talented young designer from Beijing’s prestigious China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), with a very unique and imaginative style. In 2011 she launched her first collection of accessories “H=H,” and in 2013 she was invited to showcase her creations at the International Fashion & Jewelry Fair in South Korea. In China and in the UK, she has been organizing pop-up …
Born in rural Kentucky and raised on a farm he describes as, “in the woods, down a dirt road,” fashion designer Orondava Mumford has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands. After lending his keen eye to Converse and acting as Global Design Director at Levi’s—working on special projects and the global menswear line—Mumford recently moved to join the increasingly innovative and sustainable …
