This year’s Taipei Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, themed “Fashion, Action!”, incorporated film elements, transforming the fashion show into a dynamic film set. Lighting, camera, and runway all became vehicles for rich plots and visual storytelling, transforming the audience from mere spectators into protagonists immersed in the narrative.
A Deep Dialogue Between Fashion and Image Culture
This season, six Taiwanese designers were invited to draw inspiration from classic Taiwanese television dramas, transforming onscreen stories into wearable art. These dramas, such as “The Doctor,” “The Cleaner,” and “The World Between Us 2,” not only reveal the true face of society but also showcase the rich layers of human nature.
- Designers used clothing to convey the emotions and culture behind the images, creating a bridge between the Taiwanese spirit and contemporary global fashion.
- Actors, photographers, and costume stylists collaborated to create an immersive visual experience that transcended the boundaries of traditional runway shows.
Diverse Voices and Creative Concepts of Designers
The young forces of Taiwan’s design community showcased unique innovations in this exhibition:
- CHOW des HOMME founder emphasizes the dual identity of modern Taiwanese: rooted in tradition yet embracing the future. Each piece echoes the rhythm of the times.
- Damur Huang is committed to breaking gender norms, advocating body positivity and free expression, and his designs showcase a life attitude through humor and boldness.
- Jame Hsieh, driven by delicate emotions, defines Taiwan’s understated luxury, blending toughness and warmth.
- Jenn Lee collaborates with technology to create a virtual reality interactive catwalk show, blending craftsmanship with sustainable concepts.
- Story Wear founder Kuan Chen promotes eco-friendly fashion, utilizing recycled materials and community support to practice the humanistic spirit of a circular economy.
Future Outlook for Taipei Fashion Week
As a multicultural city, Taipei, with its open and free environment, provides a fertile ground for innovation for local designers. This Fashion Week showcases not only the clothes but also the inclusiveness and creativity of Taiwanese society.
With the support of government cultural departments and industry alliances, the design community is ushering in a new round of international exchange and development opportunities.
The cross-disciplinary integration of fashion with film, technology, environmental protection, and other fields heralds a broader future for Taiwanese design.
The 2025 Taipei Fashion Week, with its cultural depth and creative energy, has refreshed people’s perception of Taiwanese fashion. Each show here is not only a renewal of art, but also a brilliant display of social spirit and contemporary aesthetics.