RUOHAN
RUOHAN is a Chinese womenswear label launched in March 2021 by designer Ruohan Nie. It offers an effortless and timeless contemporary wardrobe built on simple lines, careful tailoring and luxurious fabrics.
| Launched | March 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ruohan Nie |
| Country | China |
| Paris debut | Autumn/Winter 2023, Palais de Tokyo |
What is RUOHAN?
RUOHAN is a womenswear brand from China, founded by designer Ruohan Nie and launched in March 2021. Nie is a graduate of Central Saint Martins and previously worked at The Row. She received an award at Shanghai Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2022 season.
Products and positioning
The label presents an effortless and timeless vision of the contemporary women's wardrobe, characterised by simple lines, precise details and careful tailoring in neutral tones and luxurious fabrics. Its pieces are designed to be combined into either sophisticated or relaxed looks.
For Autumn/Winter 2023 the collection explored the square as a human made shape, aiming for precision. It included:
- Knitted overlays and soft jumpers
- Long coats with high collars
- Voluminous silhouettes with structured sleeves
- Silk from Sichuan and fine knitwear
Distribution
The Autumn/Winter 2023 show, held in a hall of the Palais de Tokyo, was the brand's first presentation in Paris. RUOHAN has 40 points of sale in China and 16 stores in Europe, Japan and the United States, and is carried by international luxury e-commerce.
Why it matters
RUOHAN is part of a new wave of Chinese designers presenting in Paris with a quiet, minimalist aesthetic, reaching international buyers within a few years of launch.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded RUOHAN?
RUOHAN was founded by Chinese designer Ruohan Nie, a Central Saint Martins graduate who previously worked at The Row.
Where is RUOHAN from?
RUOHAN is a womenswear brand from China, launched in March 2021.