Taoray Wang Fall/Winter 2018 at New York Fashion Week

Taoray Wang Fall/Winter 2018, entitled Enlightenment Empress is inspired by Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. The monarch was a patron of the arts, culture, and education and became the country’s longest-ruling female leadrer during the Russian Age of Enlightenment.

Enlightment Empress combines the classic with the modern, the East and West, reinterpreting the military uniform and iconic olive-green with striking shades of red which embody the Russian spirit. The military uniform is transformed to fit the modern woman, with feminine fur epaulets detailing, and the softening of bold lines.

I love the mix of sheer lace detailing, navy pinstripes, red accents, leather belts and oversized bows for strong, yet edgy suiting.

Photos courtesy of Taoray Wang

- Kim Weling

Taoray Wang Spring / Summer 2018 at New York Fashion Week

Taoray Wang Spring / Summer 2018 is inspired by two Baroque musicians - Purcell and Handel presented at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. With the scenery changing from modern Shanghai to the royal palace in London, Wang Tao merges the exquisite Baroque costume into her contemporary designs. 

The palette includes white, black, grey and pinstripes. I especially love use of fringe on the sleeves, back of the blazers, and at the skirt hem for a playful, modern look to suiting. There was also the dramatic belting at the waist and zip detail on the sleeves.

- Kim Weling

Taoray Wang Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Taoray Wang Fall/Winter 2017 introduces the CROSSOVER collection, inspired by contemporary Chinese drama depicting Qing Dynasty characters crossing over from ancient times to the present day world. Opposite elements are combined - classic with avant-garde deconstruction, masculine and feminine, East and West. On the runway, lace negligees were worn under structured suits. The delicate lace mixed with bold lines and fabrics, create a powerful and sexy look with a unique edge. 

 

- Kim Weling