Kim Shui Debuts Outdoor Spring 2027 Show in New York, Revives Menswear with Beijing Opera Inspiration
In her inaugural outdoor presentation, Kim Shui unveiled her Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection near her newly established showroom in New York. Marking a decade since her debut in February, Shui drew from the rich traditions of Beijing opera, remarking, "The collection started with the varying layers of performance." The showcase highlighted designs influenced by Chinese aesthetics and reintroduced menswear, which Shui had subtly launched for Spring 2025. Notable pieces included a brown patterned camp shirt paired with loose satin trousers and a coordinating womenswear ensemble. Additionally, a purple butterfly dress reminiscent of Versace's famous JLo dress was featured. This event followed a successful summer, during which Dua Lipa donned a butterfly chiffon qipao dress from Spring 2020. Shui is recognized for her unique choice of show venues.
Key facts
- Kim Shui presented her Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection in an outdoor show in New York.
- The show took place a few blocks from Shui's new showroom.
- Shui celebrated her 10-year anniversary in February.
- The collection was inspired by Beijing opera, specifically the varying layers of performance, and by Shui's grandfather.
- Menswear was softly launched during the Spring 2025 season and returned more refined for Spring 2027.
- A standout menswear look was a brown patterned camp shirt with loose satin pants, matched by a womenswear scarf top with fringed detailing.
- Shui showed a purple butterfly dress with a deep-V and sparkly emblem, her take on Versace's JLo dress.
- Dua Lipa wore a butterfly chiffon qipao dress from Shui's Spring 2020 debut over the summer.
- Previous Shui shows were held on a boat and 94 stories above ground in New York City.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Versace
- Amazon Prime
- Off Campus
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Beijing
- China