Taipei Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 opened on October 16 with its spectacular opening show, followed by a series of solo presentations by eleven brands from October 17 to 19.
This season, Taiwan’s leading designers presented a wide range of collections that wove together contemporary sensibilities and the inheritance of tradition, each guided by their own unique philosophy. In this article, OSF highlights six standout brands whose latest collections particularly captured our attention.
【01 WOOMINk】
Led by designer Liu Hsu Hua, 01 WOOMIN presented a collection themed “Cocoon,” symbolizing introspection and rebirth.
Soft, fluid drapes and deliberately displaced lines created a sense of dimensionality—an interplay between restraint and freedom, discipline and release. Within these silhouettes resided a quiet tension between opposing emotions.
After studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York, Hsu Hua returned to Taiwan to establish her own brand, 01 WOOMIN. Her design language merges architectural precision with poetic sensibility, consistently expressing her philosophy of “strength within stillness.”
This season, she experimented with delicate organza, Japanese natural fibers, and Italian wool—layering diverse textures to reveal subtle contrasts. A minimalist palette of black and white enveloped the female form, evoking both serenity and inner strength.
Though seemingly simple at first glance, each piece reveals meticulous construction and thoughtful play in its details. Free from the constraints of trends, WOOMIN continues to explore the idea of timeless garments—clothing that lives beyond the season.
The quiet grace of her creations embodies the essence of slow fashion, redefining modern femininity through understated confidence and enduring passion.
【Daniel Wong】
Titled “d.w work,” Daniel Wong’s latest collection explored the fluid boundary between function and emotion, blending technical precision with artistic sensibility.
Born in Canada, Wong studied at Central Saint Martins in London before working in print design at Alexander McQueen and Versace. In 2014, he founded his eponymous label, Daniel Wong, which continues to present collections inspired by exploration—merging culture, nature, and technology into one cohesive narrative.
This season, the runway spotlighted technical fabrics like eVent® PTFE waterproof membranes, alongside military-inspired details such as cargo pockets, drawstrings, and structural zip lines—elements that showcased his mastery of functional construction. Yet, amid the precision, fluid curves, and vivid hues, it added warmth and humanity to the look.
Models appeared in nylon blousons with geometric and marble patterns, painted in shades of mustard yellow, indigo blue, and earthy tones—a palette symbolizing harmony between city and nature, machine and human.
Gender boundaries blurred as sharp tailoring met street energy, with voluminous pants, striped knits, technical shirts, and flared skirts intertwining dynamically. Each movement revealed the beauty of clothing in motion, a fusion of structure and freedom.
Through this dialogue between comfort and craftsmanship, Daniel Wong proposed a new kind of professionalism, one defined not by rigidity but by adaptability and elegance.
【Hansen Atelier】
Led by Taiwanese designer Hansen Kuo, Hansen Atelier unveiled a collection that intertwined the graceful curves of the cheongsam with the architectural precision of Western tailoring, using Taiwanese traditional garments and antique kimonos as its foundation. Each piece felt like a delicate act of wearing memory itself.
Founded in 2021, Hansen Atelier reinterprets Taiwan’s heritage of dressmaking through a modern lens, guided by the philosophy of “New Oriental Aesthetic.” Kuo combines architectural patternmaking with refined craftsmanship, weaving together fragments of fading traditions into a contemporary narrative. For him, designing clothes is a process of reconnecting past and future, East and West—a dialogue between memory and modernity.
On the runway, a reconstructed black tomesode cheongsam, crafted from a 30-year-old kimono, commanded attention. Its black silk base embroidered with golden florals embodied a perfect equilibrium between Eastern serenity and Western strength.
A soft pink mini dress with traditional frog-button detailing offered a modern reinterpretation of classical femininity, while a light blue long gown layered with a sheer embroidered cape evoked the ethereal grace of an ancient empress reborn in the present day.
For Kuo, Hansen Atelier’s creation is more than fashion—it is an act of cultural preservation and reinterpretation, a poetic record of emotion that transcends time. The resulting silhouettes, poised between tradition and innovation, captured the intellectual depth and emotional resonance that define the spirit of contemporary Taiwanese fashion.
【Story Wear】
Taiwan’s leading sustainable fashion brand Story Wear unveiled its latest collection under the theme “The Taste of Taiwanese Life.” More than a concept, it was a poetic exploration of how fashion can preserve memories, emotions, and human connection, turning the rhythms of daily life into a quiet celebration of love.
Founded in 2018 by Kuan Chen, who studied Fashion Management in London, Story Wear is built on the belief that “every garment carries both responsibility and a story.” The brand is known for 100% upcycled creations made from discarded denim and deadstock fabrics, while also creating employment opportunities for marginalized women, including mothers of children with disabilities. This holistic approach merges sustainability with social inclusion, positioning Story Wear as a force for positive change in Taiwanese fashion.
This season’s collection unfolded in familiar everyday settings, cafés, bookstores, and local markets, creating a warm, lived-in atmosphere that reflected the brand’s human touch. Jackets, shirts, and wide trousers made from carefully patchworked recycled denim and discarded fabrics moved gracefully with each step, capturing a quiet, authentic beauty rooted in daily life.
The color palette, composed of deep indigo reminiscent of traditional dyeing and layered with shades of ecru and soft off-white, symbolized the harmony between urban living and nature. Among the highlights were a long gown trimmed with delicate hand-stitching and tote bags reconstructed from vintage textiles, pieces that seemed to embody the gentle accumulation of time and memory itself.
The brand’s signature fusion of upcycling and craftsmanship remained at the heart of the collection. Work jackets crafted from deconstructed denim and maxi dresses assembled from mixed materials reinterpreted classic elements through a contemporary lens. The contrast between the outdoor runway and an indoor bookstore setting blurred the boundaries between fashion and everyday life, creating an immersive experience that made the audience feel as though they had stepped into the story itself.
At the center stood the message “Love is the Answer,” a philosophy that has defined Story Wear since its founding. Through fashion, the brand continues to shed light on social issues and reconnect people, places, and cultures—a quiet yet powerful testament to how clothing can carry both meaning and hope.
【Inmories】
The latest collection from Inmories, a brand built on the philosophy of reinterpreting everyday essentials, explores the idea of “moving elegance” born from the fusion of light, speed, and structure. Under the theme “Structural Interstices,” the brand translated architectural precision and the dynamism of motorsports into garments, embodying an aesthetic of stillness and motion.
On the runway, racing track visuals set the tone as models appeared like gusts of accelerating wind. A palette of silver, black, and white shimmered as if visualizing speed itself, with metallic fabrics reflecting light to create futuristic silhouettes.
Tight tops and cropped jackets featured sculptural seams and paneling that highlighted the movement of the body, while wide-leg pants and flared skirts introduced fluid rhythm within structured forms.
For menswear, leather-like tailored sets and jumpsuits reminiscent of driver’s suits stood out. The bold “INM” logo across the front symbolized speed, establishing a unique style where athleticism met avant-garde design. In womenswear, metallic fringe skirts and reflective tailored suits captured light in motion, evoking a sense of kinetic grace.
What Inmories presents is not static beauty but a portrait of the ever-moving future. The “light of emotion” glimpsed through the gaps of structure is the true essence of elegance that defines this collection.
【Wei Tzu-yuan】
Designer Wei Tzu-yuan presented a collection that interpreted nature itself as a universal language. Striking hues symbolized the forces of the natural world: an electric yellow reminiscent of lightning, a fiery orange evoking the glow of sunset, and shades of silver and white that conveyed the calm that follows a storm. Each color breathed life into fluid silhouettes, where contrasts in texture and structure captured the tension between stillness and motion.
Since founding his eponymous label Wei Tzu-yuan in 2018, the designer has been known for merging architectural pattern-making with soft, emotive forms, creating garments that bridge human emotion and natural phenomena. At the core of his work lies a continuous exploration of harmony between humanity and nature.
The show opened with a black velvet gown that seemed to absorb light, its intricate bead embroidery glimmering like fragments of lightning trapped in the night. This was followed by a lime-yellow set and a metallic silver jacket, both expressing a fluid and empowered form of gender-neutral elegance.
In the middle section, the tone shifted as gradations of blue and aqua swept across the runway, reminiscent of wind and flowing water. Sheer fabrics like chiffon and organza moved gracefully with the body, blurring the boundaries between nature and humanity.
In the final sequence, the look transitioned seamlessly from sunset orange to pure white, capturing the poetic passage of time from dusk to dawn. The finale featured a pristine white gown adorned with delicate lace and sculptural ruffles, radiating a tranquil brilliance reminiscent of new life sprouting from thawing earth.
Wei Tzu-yuan’s collection did more than imitate nature—it embodied the emotional essence of living within it. Through contrasts of chaos and order, destruction and renewal, stillness and vitality, the designer conveyed a deeply human reflection on coexistence with the natural world. The runway became a moment of reconnection between nature and humanity, expressed through garments that spoke with quiet yet powerful eloquence.
“Beyond Style” — Toward a Future Connected by Sensibility
Taipei Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 was not about fashion for decoration, but fashion as a language—one that speaks, questions, and connects. It became a meeting point of culture, environment, and humanity, delivering a clear and confident message from Taiwan to the world.
What the designers presented went beyond technique or trend; it was about the power of design to move, to provoke, and to resonate. This sensitivity—this ability to translate emotion into form—is what continues to define Taiwan’s expanding influence on the global fashion stage.
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