Shanghai-based label known for its avant-garde fusion of traditional Chinese design and modern, sensual tailoring.
ORIGIN
China
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in Shanghai in 2022 by former fashion editor Austin Wang and designer Yansong Liu, AO YES is at the forefront of the “neo-Chinese style” movement. The brand reinterprets traditional Chinese motifs and garments like the qipao and Tang suit through a contemporary, and at times nineties-esque, lens. Its designs merge fluid, sensual tailoring with rich historical textiles, creating a distinctive aesthetic that is both culturally rooted and forward-looking. The label gained significant attention after its presentations at Shanghai Fashion Week and has engaged a global audience through the luxury e-commerce platform SSENSE.