A model presents a creation by Haizhen Wang during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 in London, England, on February 19.
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A model presents a creation by Haizhen Wang during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 in London, England, on February 19.
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Models prepare backstage at the Haizhen Wang show.
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Models prepare backstage at the Haizhen Wang show.
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A model walks the runway at the Haizhen Wang show-- his latest collection was inspired mainly by gothic architecture.
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A model walks the runway at the Haizhen Wang show-- his latest collection was inspired mainly by gothic architecture.
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Originally from Dalian in northeast China, Wang trained at Central Saint Martins in London. Like many of the emerging Chinese-born, Western-educated generation of designers, the influence of Wang's home culture on his work is subtle.
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Originally from Dalian in northeast China, Wang trained at Central Saint Martins in London. Like many of the emerging Chinese-born, Western-educated generation of designers, the influence of Wang's home culture on his work is subtle.
Designer Haizhen Wang greets the audience at the end of his show.
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Designer Haizhen Wang greets the audience at the end of his show.
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Models wear designs at the Huishan Zhang presentation during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 on February 18.
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Models wear designs at the Huishan Zhang presentation during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 on February 18.
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Tipped by international fashion insiders as the one to watch in 2013, Zhang's first collection -- stocked at London boutique Browns -- sold out within a month.
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Tipped by international fashion insiders as the one to watch in 2013, Zhang's first collection -- stocked at London boutique Browns -- sold out within a month.
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Trained at Dior, Zhang said that China and the West can learn a lot from each other when it comes to design.
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Trained at Dior, Zhang said that China and the West can learn a lot from each other when it comes to design.
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Zhang's Autumn-Winter 2013 collection incorporates some noticeable Chinese influences. One piece in particular provides more than a nod to China's recent history: the 'Mao Suit'<br />
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Zhang's Autumn-Winter 2013 collection incorporates some noticeable Chinese influences. One piece in particular provides more than a nod to China's recent history: the 'Mao Suit'
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"We now have this amazing opportunity to get in touch with the whole world," said Zhang (pictured.)
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"We now have this amazing opportunity to get in touch with the whole world," said Zhang (pictured.)
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