Chinese designs showcase their work in Harrods pop-up

CGTN Europe

As Chinese lunar new year approaches, London department store Harrods is showcasing the work of young Chinese designers until January 21st..  CGTN’s Jen Copestake went to visit the store

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00:00It's a dream for any young designer to showcase their work on a global stage.

00:05And for the third year in a row, Chinese fashion platform Labelhood

00:09has brought a selection of new Chinese design talent to Harrods

00:13with jewelry, ceramics, porcelain and clothes for sale.

00:17The theme of this year's exhibition is Your Spiritual Homeland,

00:20which celebrates reunions transcending cultural boundaries.

00:24It also makes the connection between the Chinese designers' roots

00:27and their lives studying fashion in London.

00:30This brand is handmade from a very, very new brand called Gigi in Red.

00:36He just graduated from Central Saint Martin last year.

00:40We work with more than 95% Chinese independent designers.

00:45Over 70% study here.

00:49So London is definitely a starting point for most Chinese designers.

00:55This includes Oscar Wong, who studied at Chelsea Art School.

00:59He created a series of five plates inspired by Wu Xiang, or Chinese Five Elements,

01:04with an abstract snake eye for Chinese New Year for his brand, 1300.

01:09It's been amazing. I mean, we opened the first day and we are sold out.

01:13This is the final set left.

01:15So I'm very happy to have engaged with a lot of new customers

01:20and people who kind of share the passion I have for porcelain.

01:24Harrods is such a legendary department store.

01:28And then the way that they promote fashion is really the best stage for any designers.

01:35Katrina Wu uses gold and silver embroidery techniques in her clothing

01:39and mini purses for her brand, Tan Jin Dan.

01:42I used to study in London College of Fashion.

01:45I got lots of inspiration in London.

01:47And I went back to China.

01:49Me and my partner, we saw this beautiful, beautiful Chinese traditional craftsmanship.

01:54Incorporating techniques of Chinese master craftsmen from her hometown of Ningbo,

01:58Katrina hopes she can inspire more young people to study the craft.

02:02We use some shining fabric, and also we put lots of different textured beads on the top.

02:08So it's more modern and shining, but also you can see the Chinese traditional history inside.

02:14For Chinese designers, this means a lot more hope for them to get onto the international stage

02:20and also to build a bridge between Chinese designers and consumers.

02:24Hopefully their creativity and their designs can be recognized by more people.

02:30The pop-up shop is open till the 21st of January.

02:34Jen Kolb-Steig, CGTN, London.

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