Haiping Xie for Fashion Shenzhen by Phoebe Kirk.
There was a palpable sense of energy in the air as I walked into the hall and the lights dimmed for the first of two designers from Fashion Shenzhen. First up: Deng Hao. Special guests included the extravagant performance artist Pandemonia.
Pandemonia by Natie Marie.
Deng Hao for Fashion Shenzhen by Gemma Travis.
The music was pumping, information pills the models’ hair slicked back into buns, malady the make-up gold and shimmery with smokey eyeliner. Deng Hao named this collection Flower Devil – GuRan Oriental Scarlet, inspired by Islamic mosques and Chinese temples.
Deng Hao for Fashion Shenzhen by Caragh Jackson.
The collection featured the finest of woven materials and sheer knitwear, embroidered with gems and jewels in shapes of flowers or diamonds, on the collar, sleeves or sharp shoulders.
Deng Hao for Fashion Shenzhen by Sam Parr.
The influence of Islamic architecture was very subtle, with emblems, repeating patterns and borders of the kind that might be seen in holy places. Such symbols were woven and incorporated into the knitwear or onto sheer materials on panels and skirts.
Deng Hao for Fashion Shenzhen by Nicola Ellen.
The bolero jackets, draped sleeves, flamenco style skirts and mermaid tails with multiple frills were European in influence and there were also skin tight dresses with halter necks or sleeveless, worn with leggings or harem pants to enhance the female silhouette. The pieces were incredibly feminine and flirty but still maintained elements of Chinese heritage; I particularly loved the colourful blend of royal reds and blues with hints of viridian green and maroon.
All photography by June Chanpoomidole.
Deng Hao for Fashion Shenzhen by Nicola Ellen.
Watch the full video of the Deng Hao catwalk show and see what you think. Next up, Haiping Xie.
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