On October 9, 2023, the 16th Season of Leihu Pioneer Fashion Art Festival was held in Shanghai as scheduled, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign fashion media, buyers, celebrities and audiences. Among them, the cutting-edge menswear brand Chén Sifān, which debuted on the fashion week schedule, brought a unique visual feast to everyone.
The theme of Chén Sifān’s show is “GENTLE BLADE”, and the design is inspired by a classic movie – “M. Butterfly”. The film is adapted from the play of the same name by Chinese-American playwright Henry Hwang, telling the unusual story of a French diplomat who falls in love with a male Peking Opera actor in China. In the movie, the mystery and beauty of the East collide with the modernity and avant-garde of the West, creating a visual effect full of tension and contrast.
Chén Sifān’s 24 spring and summer series also attempts to capture this visual effect and integrate oriental culture and aesthetics into the modern design context. The designer integrated the illusion, illusion, struggle and shackles of this story into his design, creating a series of clothing full of romantic tension.
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In this show, Chén Sifān used light and breathable fabrics of different materials such as silk, satin, and chiffon to show the femininity and elegance of new masculinity. Bright red, black and white are chosen as the main colors, symbolizing the traditional Chinese joy, solemnity and purity. The design team also used techniques such as printing, embroidery, traditional hand-made seed embroidery and crochet, which not only express the meanings and symbols in Eastern culture, but also maintain the texture and fluidity of the clothing. This unique collision of styles makes Chén Sifān’s design have both the mystery and elegance of the East and the modernity and avant-garde of the West, demonstrating his unique perspective on fashion and culture.
Designer Sifan said in an interview that he was very honored to participate in the Shanghai Fashion Week schedule and thanked everyone who supported him. He said that the “GENTLE BLADE” series is his exploration and expression of the relationship between traditional Chinese culture and modern fashion, as well as his thinking and interpretation of the complex and subtle relationship between human nature and love. He hopes that through his design, he can bring some inspiration and touch to the audience.
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Sifan is a menswear designer with extensive international experience and educational background. He studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, and the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA, and has worked in design studios for several international brands and designers. experience. He founded the brand Chén Sifān in 2023 with his partner designer Han Lu. The brand design style combines Eastern and Western culture and aesthetics, aiming to balance traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.
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Chén Sifān’s big show is the designer’s first release in China, and it is also an important attempt for him to enter the Chinese fashion market. He said that he hopes to use the platform of Shanghai Fashion Week to let more people understand and like his designs, and also to provide some reference and inspiration for Chinese menswear designers and original brands. He said that he will continue to work hard and use his designs to make everyone feel the charm and value of oriental culture and aesthetics.
