Beheaded mannequins, a slide intertwined with a staircase, and a tin foil adorned warehouse room were just a few of the elements that helped create the quirky yet charming ambience at Friday and Saturday’s Alternative Fashion Week shows. Friday’s show was located at Daliah, currently an unopened restaurant in Jingan. Small stools surrounded a clear path for the runway, lined with Ikea LED lights. However, the highlight of the venue was a DNA helix shaped slide and staircase. Once the show began, the audience was delighted to see that the models entered via slide.

Evan, a menswear brand, was up first to showcase their collection. Variations of striped patterns and pullover sweatshirts paired with casual dress pants were an evident motif.

Next up was Monkies, a footwear line. Models kept the attire identical with white trench coats and dark sunglasses to draw attention to the main event: slip on sneakers with bold lines and block letters.

Joyce Wang, womenswear and menswear designer, ended the night with her neoprene pieces accented with intricate details and bright colors.

Saturday, the final day of Fashion Week, reprised the best menswear and womenswear collections at Factory 54. The decor was more than bare warehouse floors and walls, including disco balls and shining lights reflecting off the the tin foil walls, checkered floors, and numerous wigs and mannequins. Joyce Wang won best menswear, while Yuki He won best womenswear.

Yuki He’s line featured dresses which looked strongly inspired by Tim Burton and unconventional bridal gowns. Each white gown embodied a different twist, whether it had feathers, lace, or tulle.

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