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Cold Resistant Lightweight Long Down Jacket

Ningbo PEACEBIRD Fashion Clothing Co., Ltd. Lightweight Long Down Jacket Fashion Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Cold Resistant

Cold Resistant is a lightweight long down jacket designed for urban commuting and outdoor activities. The jacket is made from a fabric that combines aerogel, natural volcanic rock and seaweed polysaccharide, with a grooved fibre structure that supports air circulation and limits heat exchange. Hortobagy goose down with 780 fluffiness provides insulation at a total weight of 212 grams. A partition down-filling process, a 3D aerospace warmth locking technique and graphene heating support steady thermal comfort. The precise 3D cut gives a full yet neat silhouette.

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X World Clothing

梅 潘 Clothing Fashion Monday, 21 September 2026

X World

X World is a conceptual garment inspired by X-ray photographs of insects. The design translates an insect exoskeleton into wearable form, placing layers of shell-like structures on the human body. X World is made with the palace lantern craft of China, a technique listed as intangible cultural heritage. After many material tests, a frame of iron wire was combined with silk gauze, a pairing that is both light and flexible. The garment is delicate yet strong, and presents vulnerability as a temporary form of protection.

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Zen Explorer Clothing

Lu Kuan Clothing Fashion Sunday, 20 September 2026

Zen Explorer

Zen Explorer is a menswear collection made from antique textiles and naturally dyed fabrics. Historic cloth is collected and sorted by scale, thickness and season, then combined with new material dyed by the traditional indigo method. The indigo is produced through fermentation, without industrial chemicals. Much of the work is done by hand, so traditional crafts and patterns are retained. The collection joins old fabric with contemporary upcycling, and offers durable and unique daily clothing.

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Gordafarid Clothing

Mina Aliyari and Shahin Nayyer Clothing Fashion Saturday, 19 September 2026

Gordafarid

Gordafarid is a garment created from reused Persian carpets. Damaged and unusable handwoven carpets form the torso and keep their original structure. The pants are made of linen with the draping technique, inspired by the clothing of Iranian tribes. A headband joins Iranian geometry with the origami technique. A shawl made of metal spring wires and fabric can be given different forms on the body. Variable straps allow changes in size and function. The carpet part can also be hung on a wall or placed on a floor.

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Light Surge Womenswear Collection

陈 扬 Womenswear Collection Fashion Friday, 18 September 2026

Light Surge

Light Surge is a womenswear collection that combines optical fiber with garment fabrics. The design explores the relationship between materials, technology and clothing. Optical fiber cloth, hanging fibers and hand-sewn crystal chains form a three-dimensional structure around the body. LED strips are inlaid into the garment structure. The light changes between blue and white in color and brightness. A set program runs with a switch, and mobile phone software allows control within a limited range. Glowing marine life inspired the collection.

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Ethereal Couture

Linlin Nie Couture Fashion Thursday, 17 September 2026

Ethereal

Ethereal is a couture bridal collection that combines Chinese and Western wedding dress traditions. The collection is made with stiff pleated fabrics, soft silk, lightweight tulle and lace, which create exaggerated silhouettes and a hazy appearance. Embroidery reinterprets traditional mandarin patterns, including dragon and phoenix motifs that stand for nobility and good fortune. Red and white, the typical colors of the East and the West, are both used. The collection responds to the needs of brides who want modern mandarin wedding dresses.

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Design Trend of the Day

Design Trend of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 15 September 2026

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Everyday, we explore a design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics, products and more. Discover innovative approaches recognized by award-winning designers worldwide. Visit us everyday to stay ahead and get inspired by what is next in design.

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