Shuting Qiu Presents 'Untamed Bloom' at Shanghai Spring 2027
At the Shanghai Spring 2027 fashion event, Shuting Qiu presented her collection for spring 2027, named Untamed Bloom. This collection imagined a boundary-less realm, showcasing oversized flowers, vibrant animal prints, and an abundance of feathers. A Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp alumna, Qiu embraced bold self-expression. Her lively eveningwear featured a vibrant mix of florals, polka dots, leopard spots, sequins, lace, and printed silks. The silhouettes ranged from mini A-line dresses to voluminous designs, with feathered hems swaying with movement. Qiu highlighted that feathers symbolize the freedom of birds, infusing the collection with dynamism. Drawing from her Chinese roots, she incorporated silk, jacquard, and local artisans' craftsmanship from Hangzhou, reflecting her lifelong passion for color. After exploring subdued tones, she sought to reconnect with her true self, favoring a philosophy of abundance over restraint.
Key facts
- Shuting Qiu presented her spring 2027 collection titled Untamed Bloom at Shanghai Spring 2027.
- The collection featured flowers at improbable proportions, animal prints in unlikely colors, and extensive feathers.
- Qiu graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.
- The eveningwear combined florals, polka dots, leopard spots, sequins, lace, and printed silks in a saturated rainbow palette.
- Silhouettes included mini A-line dresses, slender shapes, ballerina forms, and voluminous creations.
- Feathered hems quivered with every step; long manteaux and robes enveloped models in plumage.
- Qiu's Chinese heritage surfaced in silk, jacquard, embroidery, and collaborations with local artisans in Hangzhou.
- Qiu said her love of color began at age nine and shows no signs of cooling.
Entities
Artists
- Shuting Qiu
Institutions
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Hangzhou