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Huishan Zhang Showcases RTW Fall Collection at Church House Westminster U p-and-coming fashion designer Huishan Zhang showcased his Ready To Wear Fall 2017 collection, which took cues from French bohemian dressing, at Church House Westminster in February as part of London Fashion Week (LFW). The show, which was broadcast around the world via a live stream on the LFW website, took advantage of the venue’s spacious Assembly Hall with models taking to a catwalk which circulated the entire room wearing a variety of beautifully worked lace dresses, graphic patterned knitwear and two piece ensembles. Above & Right: Selections from the Ready to Wear Collection by Huishan Zhang. Huishan studied at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. During his studies, he The Showman’s Show 2017 The outdoor event services exhibition 18 & 19 October, Newbury Showground, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ The UK’s original and most comprehensive exhibition of products and services for the outdoor event industry Where exhibiting means business For visitor & exhibitor Information: email.showmans-directory.co.uk or t.01747854099 www.showmans-directory.co.uk 14 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK spent a year working in the House of Dior in Paris. Huishan has mapped out his signature style, finding inspiration and direction through his national identity. Creating a luxurious brand where Eastern heritage meets Western influences, his collections create a romantic, sophisticated and ageless philosophy with feminine details, strong lines and directional design. The Assembly Hall offers a stylish setting for catwalk shows and we are delighted that a number of designers are now utilising the venue to showcase their latest collections.” Huishan Zhang commented, “Being an international fashion house based in London, Church House felt like the perfect location to synergise the brands ethos of bridging cultures. The venue is a huge part of London’s culture and is a historical land mark full of history and culture – a melting pot for what inspires our collections.” Robin Parker, General Manager at Church House Westminster, commented, “London Fashion Week is one of the cities most vibrant and creative events and our flexible event spaces provide designers with a range of creative options. Creating a luxurious brand. Church House Westminster, Dean’s Yard, Westminster, London SW1P Tel: 020 7390 1590. www.churchhouseconf.co.uk A charity rate is available