A London-based luxury label known for its innovative yarn and braiding techniques that blend Chinese craft with contemporary design.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in London in 2015 by Central Saint Martins graduate Xuzhi Chen, XU ZHI is a luxury brand recognized for its poetic and sophisticated approach to womenswear. After gaining experience at J.W. Anderson and Craig Green, Chen launched his eponymous label, quickly earning nominations for the LVMH Prize and the International Woolmark Prize. The brand’s identity is rooted in material innovation and the exploration of texture. Chen is celebrated for his signature techniques, including intricate yarn braiding and fringing, which transform garments into tactile, expressive pieces that explore the relationship between fragility and strength. This unique method of deconstructing and reconstructing materials gives the clothing an avant-garde yet romantic quality.