Eastern Aesthetics

I have a lot of favourite fashion brands. Among them, my favourites are Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, and CDG. The designs and brand cores of these brands deeply attract me. These brands share one thing in common: they are noble, mysterious, elegant and with an Oriental charm. Their outlines are usually understated yet powerful, using structure, folds and asymmetry to tell stories that words cannot express. What fascinates me most is how these brands strike a balance between restraint and rebellion. These brands do not follow trends and have always adhered to their own culture.

I particularly like the way they interpret tradition. They innovatively employ tailoring, fabric textures and elements of traditional Eastern clothing, which endows each piece of clothing with cultural depth without evoking a sense of nostalgia. Wearing their clothes is like a dialogue, a dialogue with oneself and with history.

For me, these brands do not use conspicuous logos, nor are they overly decorated. They represent a quiet force. This kind of low-key confidence is exactly what I long for – not through noise, but through intention and art to express individuality.