JACQUES WEI
JACQUES WEI is a Shanghai womenswear label founded by designer Donghui Wei with stylist Austin Feng. It makes tailored pieces finished with lace, animal print, hardware and sequins, presented as wearable art.
| Base | Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Designer | Donghui Wei |
| Co-founder | Austin Feng |
| Training | Atelier Chardon Savard, Paris |
What is JACQUES WEI?
JACQUES WEI is a womenswear label based in Shanghai. It was founded by designer Donghui Wei together with stylist Austin Feng as co-founder, and presents its clothing as "wearable art".
History
Donghui Wei studied at Atelier Chardon Savard and spent most of a decade working in Paris before choosing to build his label in Shanghai. The brand has shown at Shanghai Fashion Week and has been supported by Chinese fashion publications and retailers.
Products and positioning
The aesthetic combines a minimalist base with a maximalist finish, pairing the energy of Shanghai with Parisian attention to detail. Core pieces are tailored and largely in neutral tones:
- Tapered trousers, slip skirts and collared jackets
- Details in lace, animal print, chunky hardware and sequins
- Statement items such as nylon dresses, shearling jackets and feather skirts
Distribution
The label sells through retail partners, and its designer page appears on luxury e-tailer Mytheresa, which has featured Chinese designers through its China Designer Program.
Why it matters
JACQUES WEI represents a generation of Chinese designers who trained and worked in Europe before establishing labels in Shanghai, contributing to the city's growing designer fashion scene.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded JACQUES WEI?
JACQUES WEI was founded by designer Donghui Wei with stylist Austin Feng as co-founder.
Where is JACQUES WEI based?
The label is based in Shanghai, China, and shows at Shanghai Fashion Week.