Zhu Hongdi (R) and Gao Wenqi show clothes with Chinese cultural elements in Tianjin, north China, April 30, 2026. Zhu Hongdi, a post-95, and Gao Wenqi, a post-00, are young designers at Tianjin Diyang Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a company of the time-honored Chinese brand Diyang. Drawing on traditional Chinese culture, they blend heritage craftsmanship with contemporary cuts and fabric innovation, bringing new vitality to the century-old brand. Both of them won outstanding designer awards at Tianjin Fashion Week in their first year with the company. They are now preparing for the 2026 Tianjin Fashion Week. From fabric selection and pattern design to fine craftsmanship, they oversee every detail with precision, having already designed dozens of looks. Through their designs, they aim to tell the story of this time-honored Chinese brand and help bring it to a broader modern fashion stage. [Xinhua/Li Ran] |
