Xiaowu Zheng

Xiaowu Zheng is a New York based fashion designer. Trained in fashion at Pratt Institute, Zheng's design experience spans from haute couture to ready-to-wear.

Zheng’s brand gained visibility at NYFW, receiving coverage from iconic magazines like Vogue and Elle. His intricate designs, highlighted by Nick Knight on SHOWstudio, have been showcased globally in venues such as the CICA Museum in Korea and Harvard University. In 2018, Zheng collaborated with '47 on a sustainable project, repurposing deadstock for shows in New York and Boston, followed by a 2023 collection with SHEIN. Currently, he works with United Legwear to refresh brands like Puma and Hurley for the mass market, drawing on his extensive experience with major retailers like Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Xiaowu’s style blends unconventional construction with modern relevance, using clothing to express complex, often dark themes. His work transforms casualwear into free-form pieces with bold details, redefining human form in thought-provoking ways.