### **Trailer: Yayi Chen Zhou’s Intimate and Timeless Fall Collection**

After a dazzling debut last season, designer Yayi Chen Zhou returned with an intimate, by-appointment presentation for fall—a format that perfectly complements her deeply personal approach. Wearing her own designs, she brings them to life with effortless charm, showcasing pieces that feel both timeless and lived-in.

Against the backdrop of a quieter Shanghai Fashion Week due to economic challenges, emerging designers like Chen Zhou are navigating a shifting landscape. Her response? A tightly curated collection that refines her vision while hinting at future ambitions—whether in Shanghai or Paris.

This season, she explored her Spanish heritage, drawing inspiration from Navarre’s resilient women and their rain-adapted wardrobes. Her interpretations were poetic yet precise: sequin-embroidered broken lines mimicking pinstripes, logwood-dyed silk mimicking water stains, and tie-dyed velvet adding depth to voluminous silhouettes.

Chen Zhou’s designs embrace both restraint and opulence—structured yet fluid, with cascading ruffles, shimmering fringe, and Fortuny-inspired pleats that flow like waterfalls. Her work is a masterclass in balancing austerity with allure, proving that even in uncertain times, her creativity remains boundless.