Shangguan Zhe deftly blends street culture and high fashion with his fall collection, throwing oriental influences into the mix.
“This season, I want to make a Sanquants Metz. [killer] image,” explained the Chinese designer, adding that actress Lucy Liu also served as a muse.
Black widows also inspired Zhe, amplifying the femme fatale vibe and imbuing it with the sensual looks found in many models traversing rough-hewn abandoned concrete garages.
A black tuxedo jacket with loose trousers was worn with a midriff-baring black crop top that hugged her mate. I was.
Another wraparound brightly colored dress featured a graffiti print, while a pop of color hoodie and oversized track pants also had an effect.
Zhe’s lighthearted ability to mix tailoring and sporty looks, and the dominance of dark colors with pops of light shades, was partly due to the use of crossover elements. , which is the rounded silhouette found in traditional oriental clothing.
Most of Sankuanz’ fall accessories, such as pointy shoes, cowboy boots and bags, incorporate daggers.
The camouflage boiler suit and trouser legs have tiny spikes running through them, accentuating the toughness of the military print. Black and yellow faux fur jackets were softer.
Zhe continues to aim to integrate street style into high fashion, and each season, and this one in particular, comes closer to that goal.
