Jacques Wei Presents Fall 2026 Collection at Shanghai Fashion Week with Maximalist Designs

Designer Jacques Wei presented his Fall 2026 collection during Shanghai Fashion Week at the Xintiandi venue. The show featured a dramatic transformation of the space within two hours, creating a decadent atmosphere. Models emerged between two painted bronze black panther sculptures from Wei's personal collection, walking on fresh carpet toward a minimally performing orchestra on stage. Wei cited inspirations including singer Cher and Kanye West's 2013 marriage proposal to Kim Kardashian. The collection displayed unconventional maximalism with distinctive elements such as pastel silk-satin draped skirts with drop-waist silhouettes, fur-fronted leopard pattern skirts, sheer spaghetti-strapped dresses with beaded chest details, and feather-fringed miniskirts with tulle accents. Animal motifs appeared throughout in zebra boots and python pants, alongside textured muffish cuffs. The lineup included full-shouldered suiting with jewel-like buttons, draped silky dresses, roomy pants, and backless blouses. Accessories featured low-slung chains complementing elaborate hairstyles. Wei described his design philosophy as favoring unusual proportions over conventional beauty, aiming to transform peculiar elements into compelling visual statements. The presentation exemplified a trend toward drop-waist designs observed across multiple runway shows during the fashion week.