Feng Chen Wang SS26 collection, A Future in Bloom, opens a new chapter. Marking the brand’s second decade, the collection moves forward with a clearer direction grounded in memory, nature, and function. Wang returns to botanical dyeing, working with artisans to press fresh leaves onto handwoven cotton using high heat. Photographer Sohom Das documented the atmosphere behind the scenes exclusively for DSCENE Magazine, capturing the moments leading up to the show.
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Each leaf leaves a direct imprint, shape and color transferred without printing. Frayed fabric edges stay visible, becoming part of the design. The palette reflects the natural world: greens, beiges, and pinks layered with Wang’s bamboo leaf motif.
Alongside the botanical work, Wang introduces nylon pieces treated with hand-sprayed dye. These garments carry uneven textures, with blues that evoke shifting skies. Their surfaces resist symmetry, pairing natural movement with practical wear. Tailored garments follow the same logic, built with light fabric and soft pleats. They hold structure without stiffness and shift focus toward wearability.
Plaid enters Wang’s collection for the first time. She uses it not as reference but as material, shaping it through 3D tailoring that adds volume and control. The result leans toward sculptural form. In another direction, knitwear pushes forward through unconventional yarn techniques. These pieces resist polish, favoring tactile, raw finishes. Lace also arrives in a new context, used not as trim but as foundation. It introduces contrast and brings softness into tension with structural garments.
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The cast mirrors the collection’s balance of familiarity and newness. NBA player Russell Westbrook opened the show, followed by actor Daniel Millar and models Kit Price and Calum Harper. Half the lineup came from open calls. This approach reflects Wang’s interest in community rather than aesthetic curation.
