Xu Zhi is a luxury London based Chinese label with a contemporary
attitude to both aesthetic and craftsmanship. The approach from the start
has been focused on simplicity through intricacy - projecting an unmistakable
level of quality for both the trained and untrained eye.
With material innovation at the heart of every piece, Xu Zhi not only creates
designs synonymous with the brand, but has also developed a construction
technique unique to the atelier. Still within its first five years, Xu Zhi has
achieved niche and retail success - resonating in both European and Asian
markets.
As well as this, Xu Zhi
continues to experiment with both material and technique - showcasing
collections in London, Paris, Milan and China.
Xuzhi Chen was born in China
and went on to train in womenswear design at the prestigious Central Saint
Martins College of Arts & Design in London, then worked for industry
boundary-pushers J.W. Anderson and Craig Green. Influenced creatively by the
city, London became an obvious choice of location to begin his brand.
After establishing his
signature technique of yarn and embroidery with his graduate collection, Chen
was soon nominated for the H&M Design Awards in 2015, the infamous LVMH
Prize in 2016, followed shortly after by the Woolmark Prize in the same year.
The combination of technical skill and curiosity in fabric experimentation has
resulted in commercial success as well as creative collaborations with numerous
well-established brands.
Link: Xu Zhi