Taipei Fashion Week Spring Summer 2023 was all about fashion, culture and sustainability

Taipei Fashion Week returned this month, first showcasing the Spring Summer ’23 collections through a themed group opening show before the presentation of the participating designers’ collections, all with a focus on sustainability.

During the event, 14 brands participated to demonstrate the important themes of functionality, sustainability, crossover, diversity and humanity. They included #DAMUR, be homme, C JEAN, DOUCHANGLEE, GIOIA PAN, INF, JENN LEE, Liyu Tsai, oqLiq, Seivson, Story Wear, UUIN, WANGLILING, and Yentity.

This season continued to cement Taipei Fashion Week as an important platform to spread the message of sustainability through the lens of local talent. In addition to environmental awareness, Taipei Fashion Week also continues to emphasize cultural sustainability, with a focus on traditional crafts and supporting artisans and their skills.

Demonstrating the importance of cultural sustainability, brands like Yentity and UUIN explored historical roots to reinterpret traditional techniques for contemporary fashion with a fresh perspective. Yentity collaborated with a Taiwanese craft school to combine urban silhouettes with traditional weaving techniques. Meanwhile, UUIN looked to the 1930s and 1940s for inspiration, working with the National Taiwan Museum of Literature, local artisans, and artists to create a retro and modern look for today’s woman.

Environmental sustainability remains a priority for Taiwanese fashion, with brands examining their relationship between mother nature, production, and social responsibilities while evolving their aesthetic. As a brand that has always focused on these themes, C JEAN presented a collection that fused natural elements with architectural geometry. Similarly, Story Wear advocates for the survival of the next generation and the planet, with a collection produced entirely from recycled and reproduced materials.

Until next year!

For more information on all of the season’s designers and runway collections, head over to tpefw.com.

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