JD Fashion had their debut at New York Fashion Week onΒ Wednesday February 17th, 2016.Β Chinaβs largest online direct sales company, hosted a runway show at New York Fashion Week to kickoff the launch of its U.S. Fashion Mall which showcased 5 designers.Β JD.comβs U.S. Fashion Mall isΒ to become the platform of choice 132 million upwardly mobile customers who are increasingly interested in purchasing the latest American fashions from what is regarded as the most reliable e-commerce site in the country.
Following the success of the JD Fashion show during the Milan Fashion WeekΒ last fall,Β JD.comΒ again collaborated with the Milan-based Europe Design Center to develop the βNew Romanticβ runway theme.Β The show highlighted five of the most innovative names in Chinese design deserving of a wider platform to share their unique creations with an American audience.
The five designers participating in the show were:
Alice Lee:
Alicia Lee, a Beijing based designer. HerΒ line included ready-to-wear womenβsΒ clothing ranging from floral lace ensembles to all-black pieces. Each outfit wasΒ complemented with a simple black heel or white sneaker with a furryΒ embellishment.
Ruiping Guo:
The second designer was Ruiping Guo showed her collection, whichΒ included cool colors and long dress pieces. Her pieces combine traditional fashion machinery with hand-knit skills.
Chi Zhang:
Third up was Chi Zhang who collaborated with Marvel Comics for these bold looks. The line had a variety ofΒ pieces face-masks to bomber jackets.
Gioia Pan:
The fourth designer was Gioia Pan came out with a sleek allΒ black line. The pieces ranged from structured blazers to frilled skirts.
CAHILL+:
Designed byΒ recordΒ setting international soccer star Tim Cahill, who currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League and the Australian national football team.
-Brianna Bicking
