Fashion

WOOLEEX, TAIWAN

By Fused · On October 5, 2023

WooLeeX, Taiwan

Fashion Scout, LFW

A range of names made an exhibition of themselves attending spring / summer 2024 London Fashion Week events, there to be seen rather than support new talent. Away from the herd, Fashion Scout delivered young innovators and originators in London’s East End, far from the flash of photographers hoping to make sales via Getty Images.

Whilst celebs come out in fifty shades of plaid for the Burberry show, where are such supporters at the shows for small, independent design teams from the likes of China, Korea and Taiwan?
It appears that singer Kylie Minogue would prefer to don a green leather trenchcoat and black mini, spinning around for the paparazzi at the Burberry show, rather than explore beyond a comfy comfort zone. So, too, the likes of mini celebs, such as model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, actor Jason Stratham, Mad Love singer Mabel, Blur’s Damon Albarn and Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Mick. LFW so often seems to be all about selfie promo and who yer Dad was.

WooLeeX from Taiwan brought an edge to Fashion Scout at the Protein Studios EC2 event. Presented by fashion show producer, Global Fashion Collective, art meets fashion in WooLeeX by Taiwanese design duo Jerry and Cynthia Hsieh.

The graduates of the London College of Fashion create colourful menswear and womenswear featuring hand-painted graffiti, embroidery and a blend of different patterns and textures. Coats made from upcycled upholstery fabric are a particular standout.

Founded in 2014, Jerry Hsieh of WooLeeX is dedicated to becoming a trail-blazer in the fashion industry. He mixes his vision with Taiwanese traditional cultures such as graphic stitch, braided tassels, as well as dragon and lion dance. The designers are intent on

creating its own neighbourhood, where diversified cultures exist, people’s conflicting backgrounds and values find harmony, and everything coexists.

By juxtaposing phoenix-feather-like details and upholstery fabric, they create this indispensable extended volume and the special texture which convey the idea about the protection net we make when connected with others.