HUI’s Spring Summer 2025 collection, titled Le Grand Tour intertwines the essence of travel, personal growth, and the eternal quest for beauty. Drawing inspiration from the traditional European Grand Tour taken by young aristocrats and blending it with the cultural richness of ancient Chinese poetry, designer Zhao Huizhou creates a collection that celebrates the power and independence of women across time and space.
SPRING SUMMER 2025
This season, HUI’s muses include iconic female travelers like writer Sanmao and cultural preservationist Wang Xiaomei, both of whom embody strength, resilience, and a redefinition of traditional gender roles.
At the heart of this collection is a harmonious fusion of East and West. The clean, structured lines of Italian haute couture collide with the delicate, flowing softness of Chinese culture, resulting in a style that is both dynamic and fluid. HUI’s vision of femininity is one of motion—where tradition and modernity meet, creating garments that speak to the contemporary woman’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
The color palette opens with blue, a symbolic nod to the vastness of the sea and sky, as well as the depth of feminine wisdom and power. This shade dominates the collection, serving as the backdrop for intricate pictorial patterns that evoke sea cliffs—symbols of power in Chinese culture—and the delicate beauty of butterflies and peonies, a nod to the feminine soul. These motifs, rendered through the traditional indigo dyeing techniques of the Miao people, weave HUI’s ancient heritage into the fabric of the collection, creating pieces that feel timeless yet forward-thinking.
Silk and cotton are the primary materials, enveloping the wearer in softness and warmth. The collection emphasizes comfort without sacrificing elegance, with garments that move and breathe with the body. The fluidity of the materials mirrors the fluidity of the journey—the idea of women continuously evolving, breaking barriers, and seeking new horizons.
What sets HUI’s SS25 collection apart is its ability to blend tradition with innovation. The collection reflects the elegance and strength of women while offering a unique style that bridges cultures and histories. Through its thoughtful design, Le Grand Tour is a celebration of the unstoppable journey of women, their infinite potential, and the beauty they carry with them as they navigate an ever-changing world.