Taipei Fashion Week SS24: A Fusion of Youth Culture, Music, and Fashion
Taipei Fashion Week SS24, which opened on October 11, 2023, with the theme of “Youth Culture”, concluded with a grand closing runway show featuring live music performances held at the Taipei Dome on October 22. The Taipei City Government collaborated with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Vogue Taiwan to organize this event. Mayor of Taipei, Wayne Chiang, showed his support for Taiwanese designers by wearing suits designed by BOB Jian, a Taiwanese designer brand, to fully demonstrated the creative heights of Taiwan’s fashion industry.
JUST IN XX, the first Taiwanese designer brand to be selected to enter the official New York Fashion Week calendar, and received acclaim from Vogue Italia as the “Best of Talent” and opened the show with a homage to the 90s monochrome style. The collection was influenced by Taiwan’s diverse produce and exhibited innovative and edgy designs. The rapper Dizzy Dizzo donned a purple suit inspired by grapes, adding a touch of vibrancy to the show.
Drawing inspiration from Kafka’s classic masterpiece Metamorphosis, ALLENKO3 introduces the SS 24 collection with the theme of “ METAMORPHOSIS”. The collection features a unique collaboration between the emerging Hakka rapper Yappy and string musicians, creating a dark and refreshing contrast for the looks.
Inspired by the number “ 0 ”, Story Wear’s SS24 collections reflect the brand’s core values: Art, Fashion, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability. The brand employs a diverse team of independent street tailors, second-time job seekers, and senior tailors who use recycled fabrics and clothing to create up-cycled designs. Through this, Story Wear aims to reshape the new Taiwanese Spirit.
TUNGSUNGCHIEN, have been featured in many international magazines, the designer’s work is inspired by the human body and its flaws, from the cellular level to the visible signs of aging. He uses various materials and techniques to create garments that reflect the eccentricity and imperfection of human life.
PCES is a fashion brand that integrates different cultural and professional backgrounds to create unique aesthetics. The design draws inspiration from nature, culture, and technology, and features special silhouette tailoring and digital printing using innovative ways to reduce environmental impact. On the runway, PCES interspersed with multicultural food stalls, making it feel like a lively carnival that echoed the dynamic lifestyle and diverse society.
Popular singer Karencici made a shining appearance in a majestic outfit that was specially tailor-made by BOB Jian. This season, BOB Jian’s concept is “Wondering”, which blends exquisite craftsmanship with digital printing and incorporates warm hand-made technology to showcases the beauty rhythm that is characteristic of BOB Jian’s flamboyant personality.
The final event of Taipei Fashion Week was a splendid display of musical and visual artistry, which embodied the youthful spirit and innovation that characterized this fashion week, and also demonstrated Taipei’s openness and support for the fashion industry and its diverse expressions.
JUST IN XX, the first Taiwanese designer brand to be selected to enter the official New York Fashion Week calendar, and received acclaim from Vogue Italia as the “Best of Talent” and opened the show with a homage to the 90s monochrome style. The collection was influenced by Taiwan’s diverse produce and exhibited innovative and edgy designs. The rapper Dizzy Dizzo donned a purple suit inspired by grapes, adding a touch of vibrancy to the show.
Drawing inspiration from Kafka’s classic masterpiece Metamorphosis, ALLENKO3 introduces the SS 24 collection with the theme of “ METAMORPHOSIS”. The collection features a unique collaboration between the emerging Hakka rapper Yappy and string musicians, creating a dark and refreshing contrast for the looks.
Inspired by the number “ 0 ”, Story Wear’s SS24 collections reflect the brand’s core values: Art, Fashion, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability. The brand employs a diverse team of independent street tailors, second-time job seekers, and senior tailors who use recycled fabrics and clothing to create up-cycled designs. Through this, Story Wear aims to reshape the new Taiwanese Spirit.
TUNGSUNGCHIEN, have been featured in many international magazines, the designer’s work is inspired by the human body and its flaws, from the cellular level to the visible signs of aging. He uses various materials and techniques to create garments that reflect the eccentricity and imperfection of human life.
PCES is a fashion brand that integrates different cultural and professional backgrounds to create unique aesthetics. The design draws inspiration from nature, culture, and technology, and features special silhouette tailoring and digital printing using innovative ways to reduce environmental impact. On the runway, PCES interspersed with multicultural food stalls, making it feel like a lively carnival that echoed the dynamic lifestyle and diverse society.
Popular singer Karencici made a shining appearance in a majestic outfit that was specially tailor-made by BOB Jian. This season, BOB Jian’s concept is “Wondering”, which blends exquisite craftsmanship with digital printing and incorporates warm hand-made technology to showcases the beauty rhythm that is characteristic of BOB Jian’s flamboyant personality.
The final event of Taipei Fashion Week was a splendid display of musical and visual artistry, which embodied the youthful spirit and innovation that characterized this fashion week, and also demonstrated Taipei’s openness and support for the fashion industry and its diverse expressions.
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