Angel Chen
Angel Chen is a Chinese designer label founded by the Central Saint Martins graduate of the same name, based in Shanghai and London. The unisex label is known for bold colour, mixed materials and a playful aesthetic.
| Founder | Angel Chen |
|---|---|
| Base | Shanghai and London |
| Education | Central Saint Martins |
| Shows | Milan Fashion Week from 2017 |
| Recognition | BoF 500 (2017), Woolmark Prize finalist (2019) |
What is Angel Chen?
Angel Chen is the namesake unisex fashion label of Chinese designer Angel Chen, a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London. The label works between Shanghai and London and was introduced to the market in 2014, when the Beijing concept store Dongliang presented it.
Products and positioning
The label uses bright colours and mixed materials to create a playful, carefree and quirky identity aimed at creative customers. Its collections span womenswear and menswear and have been shown on international catwalks, with presentations in London and shows at Milan Fashion Week from 2017.
Recognition
- Named one of the top five graduate designers of the year by i-D
- Winner of Fashion Scout's Ones to Watch award
- Included in the BoF 500 in 2017
- Finalist of the International Woolmark Prize in 2019
Distribution
Angel Chen has been sold through leading international retailers including Lane Crawford, Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, Luisa Via Roma, H. Lorenzo and Dongliang.
Why it matters
Angel Chen belongs to the generation of Chinese designers who trained abroad and built international wholesale reach while staying rooted in China's own designer scene, helping to shift perceptions of fashion created in China.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Angel Chen?
Angel Chen is a Shanghai based Chinese fashion designer, trained at Central Saint Martins in London, who runs a namesake unisex label.
Where can you buy Angel Chen?
The label has been stocked by retailers such as Lane Crawford, Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, Luisa Via Roma and Dongliang.