The JENN LEE Spring/Summer 2025 collection, titled “Echoes of Youth,” is a journey into the playful essence of childhood nostalgia. Presented at London Fashion Week, the collection beautifully blends retro aesthetics with a rebellious, youthful spirit, offering a fresh take on deconstructed fashion.
Jenn Lee’s design process is spontaneous and intuitive, driven by physically crumpling paper to create organic silhouettes. The resulting pieces reflect a sense of freedom, with folds, exposed seams, and playful geometric forms evoking memories of carefree creativity. Styled by Callum Smith, the collection retains Lee’s signature deconstructed aesthetic while incorporating whimsical details such as heart-shaped zippers, adding a layer of sentimentality and dynamic fluidity to the structured pieces.
The accessories in the collection are especially noteworthy, capturing the emotional weight of forgotten treasures—small everyday objects symbolizing cherished memories. This theme of nostalgia is mirrored in the collaboration with ATELIER MOWA, a French Luneville embroidery artist. Together, they crafted intricate 3D headpieces inspired by Chinese calligraphy, where Lee’s punk aesthetic intertwines with traditional haute couture techniques, resulting in expressive, boundary-pushing pieces.
In a striking to wellness and beauty, the show featured a pre-show ritual in partnership with Taiwan’s SALIENT cosmetic acupuncture brand. Models underwent acupuncture treatments for revitalization, with three models taking the runway still adorned with needles, blending unconventional wellness elements with high fashion in a bold statement. This theme was further emphasized with SUQQU makeup, applied by Kite Chuang, and Dennis Fei’s carefree, wind-swept hairstyles, perfectly aligning with the collection’s youthful and rebellious ethos.
The collaboration between Jenn Lee and hairstylist Dennis Fei is more than professional—it’s deeply personal, as the two are married. Their partnership added an intimate and authentic touch to the collection, reflecting a shared creative vision shaped by their life together.
With “Echoes of Youth,” JENN LEE has crafted a collection that beautifully melds nostalgia, rebellion, and innovation, culminating in a powerful celebration of youthful freedom and artistic expression.
Credits: Jenn Lee, JENN LEE team Freda Chou Ming Wu, Pony Lin, Billy Chow, Allen Lin Music: Cloudy Ku Stylist: Callum Smith Hair: Dennis Fei Makeup: Kite Chuang PR: dyelogpr Models: Rush, Isaiah Francis, Sabrina Christina, Rue, Kana Mirriam Scarlett, Anna Derisier, Memu Courtney Sponsors: SALIENT, MOWA ATELIER, SUQQU
