SEMI-FINALIST OF THE 2015 LVMH PRIZE

HUISHAN ZHANGby HUISHAN ZHANG

Huishan Zhang was born in Qingdao, China. After leaving his hometown at 17, Huishan spent time in New Zealand and Parfs, before moving to London where he studied at the prestigious Central Saint Matins College of Art and Design. During his studies, Zhang was handpicked by Delphine Arnault to spend his third year working in the House of Dior - Paris, working in leather goods and Dior's Haute Couture Atelier. Huishan returned to London where he graduated in 2010 with a BA honours and MA in Pattern cutting. As a Chinese-born, London-based designer, Huishan has maped out his signature style, finding inspiration and direction through his national identity. Creating a luxurious brand where Eastern heritage meets Western influences, his collections create a romantic, sophisticated and ageless philosophy with feminine details, strong lines and directional design.