While studying at Central Saint Martins, Huishan Zhang was handpicked by Delphine Arnault to spend his third year working in Christian Dior’s leather goods and haute couture ateliers. The Chinese-born, London-based designer launched his eponymous label in 2012, mapping out his design DNA, inspiration and direction through his national identity: this ‘Eastern heritage meets Western influences’ philosophy plays out in romantic, sophisticated pieces that embrace ageless femininity, strong silhouettes and directional details.