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Hype Malaysia
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Lee x Ruohan Wang's Spring Collection Is Giving Big Floral Energy
It's all coming up floral! For Spring 2025, Lee has partnered with renowned artist Ruohan Wang to present a new collaboration that'll blossom in your wardrobe. Merging bold floral motifs with the spirit of femininity, the collection inspires confidence and self-love in every aspect. It encourages women to embrace their unique style and discover their own moment to bloom together with Lee. Ruohan Wang, a Chinese-born artist and illustrator based in Berlin, is known for her bold use of colour and unique designs. She has created a whimsical and imaginative world incorporating feminine power and natural beauty. This is a vibrant collection that seamlessly combines distinctive floral paintings, vivid hues, and retro-inspired styles. More than just fashion, this collection embodies a message of optimism and positivity, paying tribute to the blossoming spirit of spring and the celebration of self-love. Ruohan has created a series of exclusive illustrations and effortlessly integrated them into this collaboration. One standout design, 'Entering the Rose Garden,' captures the essence of spring in full bloom, with roses symbolising vitality and inviting every woman to explore this flourishing garden. Another artwork features Ruohan's self-portrait wearing a red cap, embodying confidence and independence, representing a new generation of women daring to express their true selves. Each piece in the collection comes with a uniquely-designed tag that also functions as a sticker, combining playful creativity with artistic elegance. Dungarees and skorts were accented by exclusive detachable 3D floral pins, allowing wearers to express themselves freely. Back pockets are adorned with flashers, patches, and two-layer woven labels. Together, they showcase Ruohan's signature bold colours and daring designs, brimming with youthful charm and energy. The oversized denim jacket makes a bold statement with floral embroidery on the back, blending Lee's iconic Rider design with Ruohan Wang's imaginative artistry. The floral motif rises gracefully above the hem, where Ruohan's signature anchores the piece in personal expression. Playful pastel hardware accents, from buttons to stitching, infuses a refreshing springtime twist into the timeless denim silhouette. Wearers style it with either the 428 wide-leg jeans or 429 straight-leg jeans for an effortlessly expressive ensemble that brings artistic flair to springtime style and turns heads wherever they go. The cropped short-sleeve T-shirt, with a self-portrait graphic from the collaboration, comes in a fitted, waist-accentuating cut. Available in a black and white palette, this versatile piece is a chic essential for spring wardrobes. Paired with the 429 straight-leg jeans in a chic light blue wash, featuring Ruohan's signature floral graphic on the back pocket, a stylish rip detail on the right leg, and a seasonal leather patch, it adds a subtle finishing touch perfect for an effortlessly laid-back yet edgy vibe. The cropped short-sleeve T-shirt combines Ruohan Wang's signature floral patterns with the Lee logo, and a seasonal woven tag on the left side. This stylish piece, available in black and white colourways, is easy to mix and match. Whether worn alone or layered with outerwear, it brings an artistic touch to any look. The seasonal pink cropped cotton jacket, highlighted with contrasting pastel blue buttons, exudes youthful charm. A standout piece on its own, it also pairs perfectly with the matching pink skort from the collection, making it simple to create a playful spring outfit. To welcome spring, the collection introduces a sleeveless wide-leg denim dungaree. Featuring floral laser prints on both legs and a classic mid-dark blue wash, it is accented with a 3D floral pin for added charm. This piece showcases Lee's iconic craftsmanship with Ruohan Wang's artistic vision, subtly highlighting the unique character of this very special collection. Step into spring in style with the 429 Straight-Leg Jeans in a chic light blue wash, featuring a rip detail on the right leg and Ruohan Wang's signature floral graphic on the back pocket, and the 427 Regular Boot Cut Jeans, designed for everyday ease with a sleek silhouette and playful back-pocket floral embroidery. A seasonal leather patch finishes both styles, bringing a laid-back yet edgy twist that perfectly captures the collection's creative and carefree spring vibe. The Lee x Ruohan Wang collection is available at Lee stores in Genting Highlands, Johor Bahru, and Parkson Pavilion KL and Sunway Pyramid.
South China Morning Post
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Sustasia Fashion Prize: yehyehyeh's inaugural sustainable fashion competition, held during Shanghai Fashion Week, crowns Chinese designer Ruohan Nie as its first winner
Amid all the hustle and bustle of Shanghai Fashion Week this past season, one event stood out for its outstanding showcase of Asian designers making strides in sustainability: the 2025 Sustasia Fashion Prize ceremony. A joint initiative by the Shanghai Fashion Designers Association and creative agency yehyehyeh, the prize went to Chinese designer Ruohan Nie as its inaugural winner. She is best known for her eponymous label, Ruohan, which has become a hit across Asia and beyond since launching in 2021. Sustasia Fashion Prize designers and judges. Photo: Shanghai Fashion Week The announcement was made in the presence of esteemed entrepreneurs and talented designers from all across Asia at Shanghai's Suhe Haus on March 28. Visitors to the cultural hub are invited to check out all eight finalists' work, on display now in a curated exhibition titled 'Out of Asia'. The other finalists were Hong Kong's Karmuel Young , Jaggy Glarino of the Philippines, Kha Hoang Ngo of Vietnam, Angel Chen of China, Pratyush Kumar of India, Tetsuya Doi of Japan and Tommy Ambiyo Tedji of Indonesia. Advertisement The work of the inaugural Sustasia Fashion Prize finalists is on show at Shanghai's Suhe Haus. Photo: Shanghai Fashion Week For her efforts in integrating sustainability and the very language of her designs – Ruohan is known for producing garments that shape-shift and transform, rendering terms like 'top' and 'trousers' arbitrary – the victor took home a 100,000 yuan (US$14,000) cash prize. The Sustasia Fashion Prize features designers from across the continent. Photo: Shanghai Fashion Week This year's judging panel comprised Chinese tennis legend Li Na as well as leading sustainability experts and top fashion executives such as Sarah Cragg, who oversees Asia operations for Prince William's Earthshot Prize; Andrew Wu, president of LVMH Greater China; and yehyehyeh's very own founder, Shaway Yeh . As one of the leading voices on China's sustainability scene since establishing yehyehyeh in 2017, Yeh expressed great pride in this year's finalists and gratitude for the outpouring of support for the Sustasia Fashion Prize's inaugural ceremony. The Sustasia Fashion Prize judges. Photo: Shanghai Fashion Week 'The biggest surprise comes from the amazing combination of traditional craftsmanship [and] cultural heritage with the most technologically advanced materials,' Yeh said of the finalists' collections, 'and all for a plant-positive creative strategy. We feel this serves the model of next-gen design and fashion.'
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ruohan Wins First Asia-Wide Sustainable Fashion Prize
Designs from the 8 finalists from the Sustasia Fashion Prize were exhibited during Shanghai Fashion Week On March 28, Ruohan was announced as the inaugural winner of the first Sustasia Fashion Prize 2025 at an imitate ceremony during Shanghai Fashion Week. Founded by sustainability expert Shaway Yeh, the award was launched in 2024 to promote sustainable practices and accelerate innovation in the fashion industry across Asia. It offers a snapshot of the diversity within contemporary fashion from the region while aiming to build a bridge between designers and material developers. The prize is powered by Yeh's consultancy Yeh Yeh Yeh and the Shanghai Fashion Designers Association, a non-profit organisation founded in 2009. The finalists announced in December included the Philippines' Jaggy Glarino (Jaggy); Khan Hoang Ngo (Khaar) from Vietnam; India's Pratyush Kumar (Pieux), and Tetsuya Doi (RequaL≡) who hails from Japan as well as local talents Karmuel Young from Hong Kong and Angel Chen. Designer Ruohan Nie with her winning designers for The Sustasia Fashion Prize held during Shanghai Fashion Week Winner Ruohan is a Shanghai-based brand founded by Ruohan Nie in 2021. Predicting the shift towards quiet luxury, it has achieved a notable amount in 3 years—debuting at Paris Fashion Week, collaborating with over 70 selected retailers, and a nomination for the prestigious Andam Prize. Nie says she entered the competition as a first step towards embracing sustainability and the win offers her confidence, marking "the starting point' of a sustainable design journey. At the prize-giving, Yeh praised the designer for a brand philosophy that sees creation as a rigorous deduction. 'Ruohan is inspired by the folding technology of creating 3D from 2D and breaks the process down into the most microscopic observation and production. She is finding a balance between business and design integrity.' Finalist Kha Hoang Ngo's brand Khaar is based in Vietmam. In December 2024, the 8 finalists met in Shanghai for a workshop where they were paired with next-gen materials. Ruohan's assigned medium was organic satin fabric with which the designer pioneered a hand-crafted overlocking process. One garment was made of 1,200 pieces of overlocked squares hand-linked together without sewing. "From my perspective, sustainability is not only about materials and wastage but 'a regenerable creative process,' Nie explained. Present on the night was jury member, Andrew Wu, President of LVMH Greater China. He outlined the rigorous judging process, stating that the focus was on 'the evolution of business models as well as the material innovation of the individual designer.' Wu suggested that sustainable fashion and commercialization are not opposing forces, but rather 'work in tandem' through exploration and practice. The resulting designs were on display to the public during Shanghai Fashion Week as part of a busy Autumn Winter '25 schedule. Yeh hopes this meeting of minds offered has given rise to a cohort with next-generation impact. 'What I want to do is emphasize to the wider world that Asia's deep-rooted traditions in craftsmanship and material innovation hold the resources and talent to drive global sustainable fashion forward.' Finalist Jaggy Glarino with designs from his brand Jaggy for the Sustasia Fashion Prize held during Shanghai Fashion Week Despite the advances being made by young and emerging designers across Asia—and globally—big corporations and companies are failing to tackle the radical change needed to overhaul the industry. On these challenges, LVMH's Wu is clear: there are no fixed answers. 'It requires a collective effort from the industry and continuous exploration," he explained, stressing the crucial role of Asian consumers—especially Chinese—whose 'changing consumption habits are driving industry-wide transformation.' From consumers to logistics, Sarah Cragg, the Asia head of The Earthshot Prize, was similarly positive about Asia's role in systemic change. Despite facing environmental challenges, Asia controls critical global supply chains and natural resources, making it 'a major force in driving sustainable development," she believes. 'For sustainable fashion to truly integrate into the commercial landscape, it must be scalable. Collaboration across the entire supply chain—from innovators to manufacturers to retailers—is essential.' Finalist Angel Chen with her design for the Sustasia Fashion Prize 2025 in Shanghai
