Uma wang
Uma wang
Uma Wang, Chinese name is Wang Zhi. She trained at the Dong Hua University in Shanghai and Central Saint Martins in London. Since the establishment of the personal brand in 2009, she has gained an international reputation for her unique understanding of fabrics, exquisite tailoring, and balancing sophistication with timeless aesthetics. She is the first Chinese designer that entered the calendar of Milan Fashion Week and joined the schedule of Paris Fashion Week in 2017. In 2022, Uma Wang is accepted as a permanent member of Chambre Syndicale of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. Her unique style has attracted the attention of the top buyers in the world. UMA WANG brand has covered more than 30 countries in the world, including China, Italy, France, United States and Japan.
Uma Wang entered the 2015 Forbes China Designers list and was chosen by the BoF 500 for six consecutive years (“The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry”). Vogue Italia proclaimed her the “Up and Coming Talent” that deserved more worldwide attention. In 2012, the Council of Fashion Designers of America picked her for its inaugural China Exchange program. The international fashion industry regards Uma as one of the leading figures in contemporary Chinese designers.
Uma Wang constantly collaborated with brands and artists in different industries. In 2018, the film “Hidden Man”, in which she worked on costume design with director Jiang Wen, was nominated for Golden Horse Award for Best Makeup and Costume Design. In 2022, as the first Chinese fashion designer collaborated with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, her inspiring creativity made a tremendous contribution to refugees.
