Shushu/Tong

2018 SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION

The SHUSHU/TONG woman becomes more womanly this Spring/Summer SS18 season.

Inspired by erotic film Les Fruits de la Passion, jointly shot by French and Japanese producers in the 1980s, which created such a sumptuous sensual world and explored the adversarial relations between obedience and resistance.

SHUSHU/TONG’s 2018 Spring/Summer collection explores and expands the brand’s image with a new audacity, while the product ranges have advanced further by new tailoring techniques.

Cotton fabric with red printed pattern, derived from the traditional Japanese kimono, becomes the new feature this season and is used as a key element throughout the entire new collection and styling. Additionally, the dimly visible black lace suggests both concealing and revealing at the same time, just like the mood that Les Fruits de la Passion reflects. Last but not least, the already- fetish leather material is tailored into decorative accessories like bandages and gloves in order to wrap around the body, adding more flavours and playfulness to the overall outfit.

Following SHUSHU/TONG’s usual fondness towards floral elements, the design duo also tries montages with floral-shaped materials to tailor to the “damsel” in the brand’s blood. As for the palette, dark colours such as dull red and dark green are juxtaposed with bright hues like azure and virginal white to hint at the heroine’s mixed disposition of innocence and decadence in the original film. The new collection continues to offer customers more options to choose from, both wardrobe-wise and fantasy wise.

KV - In a few words, tell us a little bit about yourself.

Shushu - Probably the best chef in Shanghai, amongst the Chinese designers!

Tongtong - Video game master!

KV - When did you start getting into fashion?

S/T - When we got our first job as styling assistants in Shanghai.

KV - What is “Fashion” to you?

S/T - The work of a lifetime, and we never get bored with it.

KV - What inspired you to start your own clothing line?

S/T - It is a very spontaneous decision. After being friends with each other for over 6 years, we decided to do something together.

KV - What are your favourite materials towork with?

S/T - Anything with gingham patterns.

KV - What message do you want to give through your collections?

S/T - We believe in the power of girlhood, this particular period of women fascinates us very much.

KV - Do you look to anyone in particular for inspiration?

S/T - We get inspirations from our daily life, people walking on the street, our cool friends, some random pictures online etc.

KV - What has been the highlight of your career so far?

S/T - The 1st time got the order confirmation from Dover Street Market. It’s a dream for every designer I guess.

KV - What is next for you?

S/T - Working on our AW18 collection.

SHUSHU/TONG is a Shanghai based brand focusing on feminine style with a twist. Established by Liushu Leiand Yutong Jiang in 2015, SHUSHU/ TONG features modern women who dares to express themselves by wearing unabashedly feminine details — ruffles, bowknots; but deflated of primness with relaxed and cool attitude. Expect unique silhouette and time-honored tailoring techniques developed in- house.

SHUSHU/TONG’s collection gained Lane Crawford since their first season, and the stock list currently has grown into worldwide including Dover Street Market, Opening Ceremony, 10 Corso Como, H.Lorenzo, amongst others. And still growing each season.