Uma Wang founded her namesake label, UMA WANG, in 2009, shortly before becoming the first Chinese designer ever featured in the European fashion calendar.
The Shanghai-based brand has since established a loyal following of devotees taken by Wang’s vision of rugged elegance manifested in designs that bridge the lacuna between the ascetic and the sensual.
Uma Wang sharpened her sartorial skills at China Dong Hua Textile University and Central Saint Martins for ten years before conceiving her eponymous label.
The label’s luxe ready-to-wear - all manufactured in Italy in close collaboration with local textile mills - comes in a serene palette of neutrals, often adorned with big prints, raw edges, and immersive textures.
Uma Wang sharpened her sartorial skills at China's Dong Hua Textile University and Central Saint Martins for ten years before conceiving her eponymous label.
Uma Wang’s signature technique fuses knits with fabric, balancing sophistication with timeless design. Continuous research in transforming materials and images into precious fabrics and shapes brings the designer on a constant journey around the world, where different cultures and fascinating stories are the best inspiration for the collections.
