Chinese luxury label known for its surrealist, retro-futurist aesthetic and signature 3D structural tailoring.
ORIGIN
China
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 2012 by Anna Yang, Annakiki is a Chinese luxury label that bridges the gap between surrealist fantasy and high-tech fashion. Based in Shenzhen and Milan, the brand is renowned for its "retro-futurist" aesthetic, characterized by 3D deconstructed tailoring, sculptural silhouettes, and a bold use of metallic and synthetic "techno-fabrics." Yang, an independent designer who became the first to present an AI-empowered collection, channels a dual persona—"Anna" the present and "Kiki" the future—to create garments that feel simultaneously alien and wearable.
An in-depth interview with founder Anna Yang exploring the brand's origins in her family's tailor shop, the meaning behind the name 'Annakiki', and her 'retro-futurist' design philosophy.
A review of the Spring/Summer 2025 collection which marked a shift to an all-black palette and explored the 'hybrid' coexistence of nature and technology through bio-tech inspired silhouettes.
Coverage of the Fall/Winter 2024 collection 'The Era of Artificial Intelligence', where Anna Yang utilized AI to co-create designs, questioning the boundaries between human and machine creativity.
Analysis of the SS25 collection's narrative, focusing on the 'Post-Human Hybrid' concept and the brand's signature 3D wave sleeves and deconstructed tailoring.