Zihan Emma Zhao
TianYuan|天元
Bio
Zihan Emma Zhao, a fashion designer based in Shanghai and New York, employs a modern, minimalist, deconstructive, and conceptual artistic style to delve into the realm of traditional culture.
"Tianyuan" stands as her inaugural small-scale clothing project founded on this concept. Integrating her comprehension of Chinese intangible cultural heritage — Go (围棋) and her 19 years of experience playing this board game, she melds it with ancient Chinese astronomical elements to craft a fashion collection seamlessly fusing tradition with modernity.
Zihan Emma Zhao holds the belief that, as a fashion designer, her purpose extends beyond crafting highly wearable garments. It includes telling stories behind garments and communicating unqiue perspectives and attitudes to the public, all while ensuring practicality.
email: emmazhao37@gmail.com
instagram: @thirty_seven_01