London Fashion Week’s Chinese designer collaborations: Chet Lo, Yuhan Ao, & Izzy Du

London Fashion Week (LFW) concluded last night with Burberry’s anticipated show providing the finale. Chinese talent stamped their presence across the schedule, from ex-Mithridate creative director Demon Zhang’s debut solo runway featuring a performance by Yunlong Zheng (郑云龙), to Chet Lo taking the crown as collab king. The latter partnered with Converse to debut a collection at his Fall 2025 show, which coincided with the launch of the Chet Lo x Pull&Bear capsule, part of the high-street brand’s official British Fashion Council (BFC) NewGen collaboration. Along with that BFC collection, other LFW highlights were fresh graduate Yuhan Ao’s theatrical runway, which included a Charles & Keith footwear collection, and Izzy Du hosting a buzzy LFW dinner with Showstudio. Subscribe here to receive the Collaborations newsletter to your inbox. Chet Lo x Pull&Bear Details: Capsule collection, February 19 Social context: #ChetLo has 1.4 million reads on Xiaohongsu. The official NewGen collab announcement post on Instagram has over 3,700 likes (the brand has 7.8 million followers). Verdict: Chet Lo’s signature use of unique textures and materials is evident throughout the collection, featuring items like textured jacquard jackets and organza trench coats, which introduce a fresh tactile, and high fashion, dimension to Pull&Bear’s offerings. The collection’s exclusive availability at select retailers, such as luxury multi-brand retailer Selfridges, and online through Pull&Bear’s platform, highlights a strategic approach to distribution that is intended to reach both fashion-forward consumers and a broader audience. It is part of Pull&Bear's “Canvas for Creativity” initiative, operated in partnership with the British Fashion Council’s NewGen project, underscoring the brand’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and infusing fresh perspectives into the fashion industry. Izzy Du x Showstudio Details: Dinner, February 23 Social context: On Xiaohongshu, #izzydu has 15,400 views, while on Instagram, Du has 39,200 followers. Verdict: A dinner with Showstudio provided Izzy Du with a platform to discuss her unique approach to fashion design, including her transformation of recycled materials into ready-to-wear pieces. Founded by Nick Knight, Showstudio is renowned for pushing the boundaries of fashion communication through live content and innovative collaborations. An event featuring Izzy Du highlights the collaborative efforts between designers and platforms that challenge traditional fashion narratives. Putting a dinner on the schedule at LFW allows an emerging designer like Izzy Du to connect with media, buyers, and KOLs in an intimate setting, while extending her digital footprint across attendees’ social media platforms. Yuhan Ao x Charles & Keith Details: Womenswear footwear collection, Fall 2025 Social context: #YuhanAo has 906 reads on Xiaohongshu, while Charles & Keith has 654,600 followers. Verdict: Yuhan Ao’s designs are deeply influenced by his memories of Hong Kong, and the historical ambiance of London’s abandoned Euston underground station. This collaboration translates these inspirations into footwear that embodies a deconstructed aesthetic. The shoes featured unique tailoring techniques and the use of materials like papier-mâché to evoke a sense of timeworn beauty and layered memories. Charles & Keith’s mission is to be a globally admired, fashion-forward company that inspires confidence in women and embraces its Asian roots is reflected in this partnership. The tie-up emphasizes the brand’s values of creativity, collaboration, and empowerment, offering designs that resonate with a modern audience while honoring cultural heritage. Building on previous successful designer partnerships (Chet Lo, Shushu/Tong, and Seokwoon Yoon), Charles & Keith continues to enhance its brand identity through strategic collaborations. This partnership with Yuhan Ao not only enriches their product offerings, but also reinforces their commitment to supporting emerging designers and infusing fresh perspectives into the fashion industry.

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