Hengdi Wang SS26 during London fashion week. HENGDI WANG is the eponymous fashion brand founded by Hengdi in 2023. A Chinese independent designer. With studios based between London and Shanghai. Rooted in Taoist philosophy. The brand fuses ancient Eastern thought with biomechanics, botanical mind, And sacred geometry to carve out a radical new futuristic aesthetic. By interweaving traditional Chinese embroidery and dyeing craftsmanship with 3D-printed textiles. Hengdi reimagines haute couture as both deeply conceptual and materially innovative. He is also known for making contemporary jewellery. He gained international attention quickly because of his innovative approach towards fashion. The pieces feel like wearable art. And using traditional craftsmanship. He is a rising new voice in a new generation of designers. That are finding the intersection between human, technology and nature.
Emerging from a background in jewellery design, Hengdi pioneered the integration of 3D virtual jewellery technologies into garment creation. Shaping a genderless, multidimensional, and fluid fashion language. In 2024, with the support of Labelhood, HENGDI WANG debuted its SS25 couture runway collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, achieving worldwide press recognition. The collection led to collaborations with styling teams of artists, including Lady Gaga, Rosalia, FKA twigs, SZA, Grimes, Aespa, IVE, and Jolin Cai.
Hengdi earned a Master’s degree from the London College of Fashion in 2024 with distinction. VOGUE Singapore named Hengdi one of the breakout designers to watch in 2025, and that same year, Forbes Asia featured Hengdi on its 30 Under 30 list. Further establishing the brand’s position at the forefront of conceptual design and material innovation. He uses 3D printed textiles and metals. To structure a futuristic visual system. He wants to explore the post human body and the emotions it carries. Hengdi pioneered the integration of 3D virtual jewellery into garment making. Crafting a fluid, genderless, multidimensional fashion language. To embrace infinite possibilities.
