Caroline Hu
Caroline Hu is a Chinese designer womenswear label founded in 2018 by designer Caroline Hu. It makes hand-crafted dresses and gowns with romanticism at the heart of its identity.
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Caroline Hu |
| Country | China |
| Recognition | Inaugural BoF China Prize |
What is Caroline Hu?
Caroline Hu is the eponymous womenswear label of Chinese designer Caroline Hu, launched in 2018. The designer describes herself as a "daily couturier", reflecting the label's focus on hand-made pieces intended to be worn rather than reserved for special occasions.
History
Before starting her own brand, Caroline Hu studied womenswear at Central Saint Martins in London and completed an MFA in fashion design and society at Parsons School of Design in New York. She then worked at Tory Burch, Alexander Wang and Jason Wu. Shortly after launching her label she won the inaugural BoF China Prize, which came with a grant of 100,000 US dollars.
Products and positioning
The label is built around hand-crafted dresses and gowns, with each piece taking at least six days to make. Romanticism is the brand's core identity; its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, for example, drew on Matisse's painting Women Reading. The designer has also planned pieces that can be produced in a factory to broaden the offer.
- Hand-crafted dresses and gowns
- Romantic, art-inspired collections
- Training at Central Saint Martins and Parsons
Why it matters
Caroline Hu belongs to a generation of internationally trained Chinese designers building independent labels, and its early industry recognition highlighted the growing profile of Chinese designer fashion.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Caroline Hu?
The label was founded in 2018 by Chinese designer Caroline Hu, who previously worked at Tory Burch, Alexander Wang and Jason Wu.
What does Caroline Hu make?
Caroline Hu makes hand-crafted womenswear, focusing on romantic dresses and gowns.