Shiatzy Chen
Taiwan
Shiatzy Chen is a Taiwanese luxury fashion house founded in Taipei in 1978 by Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia and her husband. It is privately held and known for "neo-Chinese chic".
| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia and Wang Yuan-hong |
| Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Ownership | Privately held |
| Segment | Luxury and designer houses |
| Website | shiatzychen.com |
What is Shiatzy Chen?
Shiatzy Chen is a Taiwanese luxury house headquartered in Taipei. Its style is described as "neo-Chinese chic", with menswear, changpao-style garments and quilted, often reversible winter jackets as key lines.
History
The house was founded in 1978 by Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia, listed as head designer, and her husband Wang Yuan-hong, a textile-trade businessman. It added menswear in 1987, opened a Paris studio in 1990 and a Paris flagship in 2001. It entered mainland China in 2003, opened a Shanghai Bund store in 2005 and made its Paris Fashion Week debut in 2008. In 2010 it showed 100 flower-themed dresses at the Taipei Flora Exposition. In 2017 it opened an Avenue Montaigne boutique, and in 2018 it released a Disney capsule collection.
Ownership and leadership
A reference source describes the company as privately held, with Harry Wang as CEO. No outside owner is named. The same source reported about US$60 million in sales in 2011, but that figure is old and unaudited in the source, so it should not be read as current.
Products and positioning
The range covers ready-to-wear for women and men, accessories and a furniture line. The house positions itself as a luxury brand that reinterprets traditional Chinese garments in a contemporary way.
Business model and distribution
Distribution relies on flagship stores in Taipei, Shanghai, Paris, Hong Kong and Beijing, a counter at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, and boutiques worldwide. Taiwan is reported as the company's largest source of revenue.
Why it matters
Shiatzy Chen is one of the few Chinese-language luxury houses to run its own flagships in Paris, giving it standing among Asian heritage brands.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shiatzy Chen from?
Shiatzy Chen is a luxury fashion house from Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1978. It has flagships in Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Who owns Shiatzy Chen?
The company is privately held, according to a reference source. No outside investor or parent group is named.