Huishan Zhang’s Pre-Fall 2026 Collection: A Reflection of Global Influences
When creating his pre-fall 2026 collection, Huishan Zhang drew inspiration from his recent trip to Marrakech, the last place he visited before the pandemic. However, it is not just his personal experiences that inform his designs; Zhang’s global clientele play a crucial role in shaping each season’s collection. With a diverse range of customers around the world, Zhang carefully considers their lifestyles and social calendars to create garments that serve a purpose.
Speaking about the connection between his clothes and the people who wear them, Zhang explained, “There’s a different kind of life in each garment.” By understanding his customers’ needs and preferences, Zhang is able to create pieces that resonate with them on a personal level. He values the feedback and insights he receives from his shop manager, as it helps him tailor his designs to better suit his clientele.
For the pre-fall 2026 collection, Zhang introduced a variety of silhouettes, ranging from fitted tailoring to puff-ball skirts, pencil day dresses to wide-leg dark-denim jeans. Each piece was carefully crafted to cater to different occasions and lifestyles, reflecting the diverse tastes of his global customer base.
In addition to drawing inspiration from his trip to Marrakech, Zhang also explored fashion touchpoints such as photographs of Talitha Getty in the Moroccan city and Yves Saint Laurent’s use of color during his time there. These visual references played a key role in shaping the collection, with details like lurex jacquard, sculptural cloqué, and chiffon-embellished wool adding a touch of opulence to the designs.
