Dawei Women

The modern Parisian seen by a Chinese creator is the choice of DAWEI. Born in Dalian in the Liaoning province, Dawei Sun begins his training by studying Fine Arts and then joins the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, graduating in 2005. He then learns all the ins and outs of the industry with prestigious houses such as Balenciaga, John Galliano, and Lolita Lempicka. In 2010, he launches the brand Belle Ninon in partnership with Ling Liu, and the two former classmates are subsequently appointed co-Artistic Directors of Cacharel. In 2011, he receives the award for 'new fashion talent' from ELLE magazine. Enriched by these experiences, Dawei builds his own vision of fashion, which he expresses through his brand: DAWEI, founded in 2016 and based in Paris. When asked why he chose the French capital to launch his label, Dawei Sun replies, 'I find inspiration by being surrounded by different forms of art, and Paris is the perfect place to generate new ideas.' The creator now shares his time between his studio in the chic Saint-Honoré district and Beijing, where he closely monitors his production. This cultural duality influences the aesthetic of his collections, which are defined by an urban and minimalist allure with a romantic character. And his work is getting noticed: in 2019, he is included in the official calendar of Paris Fashion Week and is chosen as one of the finalists for the ANDAM prize. DAWEI is not done making headlines.