When most designers talk about East-meet-West, it’s often full of clichés. Only Shiatzy Chen, among a few others, can keep reinventing the wheel, giving it a fresh perspective on the subject matter every six months.

For spring 2026, Chen wanted to focus on her favorite period, the ‘70s in Taipei when the economy took off — along with the music, the culture land the way of dress on the dance floor — and produce an elevated, culturally informed take on that for today’s generations , who probably first heard of the brand from its doll-like ambassador Liu Yu.

There weren’t many heavily embroidered, proper looks for the matriarchs. The lineup this time leaned toward a younger, carefree vibe, with silhouettes borrowed from the hippies and boogie dancers. She paired a Chinese embroidered blouse

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