London Fashion Week 2023: Yuhan Wang AW23

Words Bethany Berkeley

Yuhan Wang’s AW23 collection was about the beauty of women’s resilience, with references to Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill the first look was a biker jacket transformed into a puff sleeve doublet overlayed with yellow and black lace. An ode to Uma Thurman’s iconic leather jacket in the movie. This season's collection saw a mish-mash of the feminine and the warrior with models strutting down the runway to retro lounge music, holding Japanese Katana swords. All whilst wearing Wang’s signature draped lace pieces.

Stepping into a woman’s dangerous side seemed to be the focus of the collection, delicate froufrou dresses were slashed up and knotted back together over the body. Meanwhile tailored suits were patched up, some with printed Gogo Yubari chains intertwining with ribbons on them. Wang wanted to express the resolve of a woman as both feminine and strong, delicate, and dangerous.

Although the collection was inspired by Kill Bill; Wang shows that the collection is not just about revenge but of restoration and overcoming obstacles in life. Checks, tweeds, and florals were also present on the runway. Other looks to note were Tops and skirts embellished with timeless cross-stitch florals and striking sequins. Also, a series of denim pieces containing mesmerising candy-coloured chrysanthemums. Wang’s collection was as fierce as it was beautiful.