“This season, I continue [with] inspiration from the Himalayas and traditional Eastern culture,” explained Sankuanz’s creative director Shangguan Zhe. Specifically, he focused on Tara, the Tibetan Buddhist deity that’s full of contrasts, similar to his brand’s aesthetic that mixes classic and modern, as well as high fashion and streetwear elements.
Zhe underlined another key was to infuse more daily wear into the brand’s signature style. So the offer for spring included fewer oversized, baggy forms than in the past. “It’s not dramatic,” said Zhe of the silhouettes making highly wearable pieces.
Zhe’s revisted crossed-fronted jackets were less enigmatic than in the past, but still dynamic. He plied fabrics such as yak cashmere in earthy tones like light brown, dark gray and ecru.
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Numerous suit jackets had a high, geometric collar and one wide lapel folded and buttoned under, reminiscent of side-fastened Tibetan robes, giving an East-meets-West feel. A tuxedo jacket came with unfinished cuffs, while an asymmetric jean jacket featured buttons on a bias.
Chinese tailoring also merged with streetwear looks. (Think waxed jackets and bombers.) A black zip-up jacket was paired with cream-colored, wide trousers decorated with geometric seams and rivets. T-shirts were emblazoned with the deity’s images.
For the presentation, atop the Institut du Monde Arabe, Sankuanz’s garments were exhibited on colorful designs shaped like Tibetan mandalas.
