Lost Pattern successfully debuted its Spring/Summer 2026 “Oasis” collection on the final day of New York Fashion Week. Presented as a featured activation by China Institute, the event also unveiled the brand’s special collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden, drawing an audience of more than 200 industry leaders, media representatives, and cultural figures.
The show was presented as a key initiative of China Institute’s fashion program, spearheaded by its Co-Chair, iconic cultural ambassador Yue-Sai Kan—a legendary television host and entrepreneur celebrated for bridging Eastern and Western cultures. The evening was hosted by Sophia Sheng, Co-Vice Chair of China Institute, and attended by distinguished guests including Consul Zhang Henglong from the Consulate General of China in New York; Madame Bai Yongjie, wife of UN Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua; and China Institute CEO George S. Geh. Their presence highlighted the increasing importance of cross-cultural dialogue in global fashion.
Creative Directors Cata Cheng and Yong Wang delivered a powerful narrative with the “Oasis” collection, moving from oceanic inspiration to desert resilience. The sophisticated resort wear collection featured flowing silhouettes adorned with intricate sand dune and botanical prints from the NYBG archives. Luxurious textures ranging from fine silks and grass-weave to traditional Gambiered Guangdong silk (香云纱) and elegant kaftans created a rich material tapestry.
This aesthetic dialogue—blending traditional Chinese materials with global desert-inspired motifs—echoed the brand’s interpretation of a contemporary Silk Road, where East and West meet in celebration of shared beauty and resilience. The collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden featured limited-edition silk scarves that transformed historical botanical illustrations into wearable art, showcasing the intersection of fashion and environmental consciousness.
This presentation marks Lost Pattern’s third year at NYFW, signaling the brand’s established presence in the fashion world. The evening also served to announce the brand’s upcoming launch in Nordstrom, expanding its reach to a wider audience and bringing its unique cultural narrative to fashion enthusiasts across the world.
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