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Review: Huishan Zhnag’s new collection at London Fashion Weekend Festival (Includes interview and first-hand account)

The London Fashion Weekend Festival (formerly just ‘London Fashion Weekend’) has been taking place at its new venue, The Store Studios, located at 180 Strand in London.

A woman holds her tickets for the 2017 London Fashion Weekend Festival.

A woman holds her tickets for the 2017 London Fashion Weekend Festival.

The event showcases the latest trends (some of which are featured in part 2 of this article) and new designers like Osman, Mother of Pearl, Teatum Jones and Huishan Zhang. Digital Journal attended the Zhnag catwalk where his line of clothes fit for spring debuted.

Huishan Zhang s clothes for this coming season  worn by a troop of British models. Zhnag has found h...

Huishan Zhang’s clothes for this coming season, worn by a troop of British models. Zhnag has found his designs hanging on the rails of Browns, being archived by the Victoria & Albert Museum, winning him The Dorchester Fashion Prize and putting him on the shortlist for the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize.

Huishan Zhang was born in Qingdao, China. He left the country aged 17 and went to New Zealand and, later, Paris. A few years later Zhang moved to London, gaining a scholarship at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (from which many a top designer has heralded).

A collection of clothes for spring and summer from Huishan Zhang.

A collection of clothes for spring and summer from Huishan Zhang.

While studying in London, Zhang was selected by Delphine Arnault for an internship at the House of Dior, in Paris.

From Huishan Zhang. Zhang  who launched his label in 2010  was born in China and spent time in New Z...

From Huishan Zhang. Zhang, who launched his label in 2010, was born in China and spent time in New Zealand and Paris before he came to study in London at Central Saint Martins.

Here Zhnag spent time working in leather goods as well as Dior’s Haute Couture Atelier.

A further selection of Huishan Zhang s finest for 2017.

A further selection of Huishan Zhang’s finest for 2017.

Today Huishan is based in London and has his own range of clothes. These are based on what has become his signature style, where his national identity plays a strong part. These are vibrant, fresh and exciting.

Three models wearing clothes designed by Huishan Zhang. A mixed pallet of designs and colors.

Three models wearing clothes designed by Huishan Zhang. A mixed pallet of designs and colors.

Much of Zhang’s range seeks to combine Eastern heritage with Western influences. Youthful looking ruffles, lace, and fondant dresses were modeled in fine style, capturing a sublime elegance and gracefulness.

A model is a Huishan Zhang creation strides the catwalk.

A model is a Huishan Zhang creation strides the catwalk.

The collection meanders from the romantic.

Evening wear  with a swish of romance  from Huishan Zhang at London Fashion Weekend Festival.

Evening wear, with a swish of romance, from Huishan Zhang at London Fashion Weekend Festival.

To the sophisticated.

Sophistication and attire for the summer come together with this Huishan Zhang design.

Sophistication and attire for the summer come together with this Huishan Zhang design.

Where distinct feminine details, strong lines and directional design feature strongly.

One of Huishan Zhang s floral creations  at London Fashion Weekend Festival.

One of Huishan Zhang’s floral creations, at London Fashion Weekend Festival.

A selection of models wearing clothes designed by hot Chinese-British designer Huishan Zhang.

A selection of models wearing clothes designed by hot Chinese-British designer Huishan Zhang.

Together with the latest designers there are a number of fashion outlets selling a variety of clothes and accessories.

Prada shoes being inspected while passers by peruse the latest fashion offerings.

Prada shoes being inspected while passers by peruse the latest fashion offerings.

A stall selling a range of handbags and shoes from top European designers.

A stall selling a range of handbags and shoes from top European designers.

The event also features make-up studios and nail bars.

A make-up center at London Fashion Weekend Festival  sponsored by Marybell.

A make-up center at London Fashion Weekend Festival, sponsored by Marybell.

Plus various pop-up bars and champagne spots.

A pop-up champagne bar at the London Fashion Weekend Festival.

A pop-up champagne bar at the London Fashion Weekend Festival.

For a review of the trends for this spring and summer, head over to our second article on the London Fashion Weekend Festival.

Some of the visitors to London Fashion Weekend Festival come as dressed up as the catwalk models.

Some of the visitors to London Fashion Weekend Festival come as dressed up as the catwalk models.

Digital Journal has previously profiled London Fashion Weekend, taking in the Fall collection and last spring’s memorable designs.

Several of the stands selling the latest fashion items and accessories  at London Fashion Weekend Fe...

Several of the stands selling the latest fashion items and accessories, at London Fashion Weekend Festival.

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Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news. Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.

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