Designer Wang Peiyi opens China Fashion Week

Attention all you fashionistas -- China fashion week is here! The new Alex Wang collection has opened the 7-day event, presented by leading young Chinese designer Wang Peiyi. His work was widely praised at last month's Milan fashion week.

Stanley Lee, Beijing, said, "Well, the staff behind me are gearing up for Wang Peiyi's latest collection, having made a big splash on the Milan fashion week just last month, I think everybody is charged with anticipation to see what he has in store."

The collection is inspired by the northern lights, as their beauty and mystery can be easily linked to a mysterious and sensuous woman.

Wang adopted mainly black tones throughout the show, subtly complimented with hints of purple, with a sprinkling of white and bold use of high-end leather working techniques.

Wang Peiyi said, "This collection is based on what I did in Milan last month, there were 35 designs in Milan. I added more of my personal favorites, so now there are forty. But the basic theme remains the same.

As a Beijing-based stylist, Wang has always favored the use of elegant fabrics and abundant decorations with beads, embroidery and other fine customized handwork.

Li Xiaoxing, ModeL, said, "I'm actually wearing a modified version of a cheong-sam. The fringe and embroidery is actually the shape of phoneix's tale. I think Wang is really an expert in bringing out oriental beauty with Chinese elements"

Another distinct oriental feature is his approach to displaying feminine appeal.

Zhang Yingqian, Model, said, "This is a very luxuriant design, these beaded decorations are all hand made. These highlight the state of feminine beauty and sexual appeal. "

Wang received abundant recognition both within and outside the fashion industry, being named in 2011 as one of the 25 Most Influential Chinese designers in Global Fashion by Forbes. This led to his sparkling run to further success that included making his debut at the closing event of the Milan fashion week in late February this year.

His fans hope his designs will continue to shine in and beyond China fashion week.