Renowned fashion designer, Alexander King Chen’s SS2020 showcase in Fashion Week Brooklyn is not just a collection of meticulously handcrafted “couture” pieces, his personalized collection tells a riveting story. Since losing both of his parents in 2019, Chen embarks on a journey to give back and to use his designs to artistically express his vision and social conscience. This year, he is speaking up for mother earth and climate change. Through his masterful draping and cutting techniques, he designs garments and works of art to create awareness and drive change in behavioral mindset for the betterment of our global environment. « more »

Article by Siyu (Lucy) Liu
Photo by Xue Liang

Desigual’s Say Something Nice S/S 15 Collection was notably one of the most colorful runways we have seen in Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Fashion designer Monsieur Christian Lacroix portrayed the “happy casual” women when he created the collection that was inspired by nature’s flora and fauna. It celebrated the season’s warm weather with daisies in bloom, desert roses, tropical hibiscus and Mexican dahlias; flowers cut from an imaginary garden. « more »

Article by Linda Nguyen
Photo credit Niko

Zang Toi’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection titled “A Privileged Life: The American Dream” celebrates the designer’s 25th Year Anniversary. The Malaysian-born designer’s inspiration for this collection “pays homage to America.” It shows his appreciation and ability to live the American Dream. « more »