Sankuanz, based by Chinese language designer Shangguan Zhe, landed in Paris to current its FW25 assortment titled “Chöd – Laughter of the Dakinis.” Drawing his core inspiration from the Tibetan Buddhist meditative follow of Chöd, Zhe’s newest providing hovers between the poles like historical spirituality and fashionable functionalism, previous and current, and East and West.
The presentation opened with all-black numbers characterised by Chinese language collars and diagonal plackets, recalling the designer’s heritage whereas sustaining a decidedly modern sensibility. A brilliant orange hue added a daring distinction to the darker seems, beginning with a crinkled gown jacket and skirt, very like the normal garb worn by Buddhist monks, adopted by an outsized black leather-based jacket worn with orange trousers.
A run of seems accomplished with fringe veils obscured the faces of the fashions, turning the main target in direction of the dramatic clothes —first, a full-coverage burgundy ensemble, then a black two-piece set with conventional embroideries, and at last, a dishevelled jacket and skirt made with intensely creased material.
Zhe then launched clear denim-focused numbers together with roomy trousers, architectural trucker jackets, and maxi skirts. A spread of plaid flannel and distressed brown canvas items introduced much more Western flavors to the gathering, earlier than opening the ground for the unconventional closing seems.
Full face coverings and all-black styling returned to the stage once more, this time topped with red-eyed ravens forming tall headwear, and fringe tassels falling over the shoulders, recalling American cowboy apparel. Lastly, the presentation ended with what seemed to be an avante-grade bridal quantity that includes the mannequin utterly veiled in white lace and sporting reptilian-embossed cowboy boots.
See Sankuanz’s full FW25 assortment within the gallery above and keep tuned to Hypebeast for the most recent runway protection.
