Fashion shoot: Chinese Folklore

Have you noticed that so much of Chinese folklore revolves around separated lovers? From Chang’e to Lady Meng Jiang, what do long-awaited legendary reunions look like in this season’s best runway looks?

Light beige draped shirt dress with exaggerated belt detail by Loewe

Black vest and skirt, and gold-coloured lock earrings by Versace

Purple ribbed long-sleeve tubular crewneck dress by Givenchy

Pink ruffled gown by Shiatzy Chen, black 30 Montaigne belt by Dior

Black square-neck sweater and leather track pants, and beige studded bustier by Gucci

Black iridescent canvas jacket and skirt, black silk muslin blouse with white collar, and multicoloured jewel necklace by Chanel

Black velvet Tang jacket by Shiatzy Chen, red, black and white oversized long track jacket, and silver knee-length heeled boots by Balenciaga

Light blue pleated sleeveless dress and gold chain pendant necklace by Alexander McQueen

Gold, black and grey metal and glass earrings by Chanel, pink satin cropped shirt and trousers, and white boots by Fendi

Yellow feathered dress by Bottega Veneta

Photography / Yung Hua Chen Styling / Zaneta Cheng Hair / Miley Shen Make-Up / fio_na_li Model / Meng Yu Lai Styling Assistant / Joy Sun