Shushu/Tong presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, drawing inspiration from Elfriede Jelinek’s The Piano Teacher. The collection, themed “The Pleasure of Refusal,” delves into the conflicting emotions of the protagonist, Erika Kohut, exploring the complexities of attraction and rejection. The designs feature a distinctive color palette, including mint green, navy, khaki, yellow, pink, and burgundy, alongside plaid and textured polka dot fabrics that subtly reflect Erika’s inner struggles between rationality and emotion. Through this collection, Shushu/Tong offers a nuanced portrayal of internal conflict and restraint.