FJU Talents Showcases Taiwan’s Emerging Fashion Designers at London Fashion Week
In a vibrant showcase of creativity and cultural heritage, FJU Talents proudly presented a selection of Taiwan’s most promising fashion alumni during London Fashion Week at Fashion Scout. Sponsored by the College of Fashion and Textiles at Fu Jen Catholic University, FJU Talents serves as an annual platform designed to enhance the global visibility of emerging designers. This season, four exceptional talents, Chih-Wen Kuo, Juan-Juan Xu, Yi-Zhen Lin, and Ying Chu, debuted their innovative collections, each reflecting their unique perspectives and the rich tapestry of Taiwanese culture. @fjutalents
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Chih-Wen Kuo: Wayne Knitted
Kuo’s collection, titled *Sedimentation*, draws inspiration from the art of knitting and knotting, translating layered deposits into intricate textile patterns. Each knot serves as a metaphor for memories and moments in time, creating expansive landscapes or sculptural forms that resonate with the ancient practice of recording through textiles. As a graduate of Fu Jen Catholic University and former Design Director at Taiwanese knitwear brand At the Venue, Kuo brings a wealth of expertise to his personal knitwear studio and yarn brand, Wayne Knitted. Follow Kuo on Instagram: @wayne_knitted
Juan-Juan Xu: juanpak.o
With her brand, juanpak.o, Xu transforms creative inspiration into innovative silhouettes. Her collection, *Inter-Shadow*, captures the dynamics of human connection and distance, visualising interpersonal tension through its shifting forms. Founded in 2025, juanpak.o embodies the spirit of “packing up creativity,” encouraging authentic social bonds through fashion. Follow Xu on Instagram: @juanpak.o_studio
Yi-Zhen Lin: E.JEN
Lin’s brand, E.JEN, focuses on the delicate balance between softness and strength in knitwear. Her collection, *Vivid Swirl*, features playful misalignments and colour blockings that evoke the mesmerising visuals of a kaleidoscope. With a keen sensitivity to colour and material, Lin creates pieces that highlight the natural elegance of the female form, expressing inner emotions through contemporary fashion. Follow Lin on Instagram: @ejen_studio_
Ying Chu: chuoru
Based in London, Ying Chu explores the emotional narratives woven into garments through her collection *Liminal Forms*. Inspired by Taiwanese cultural imagery surrounding the soul’s journey after death, her work utilises knitted structures that dissolve into gradients, crafting a physical narrative of loss and rebirth. A graduate of Fu Jen Catholic University and an MA holder from the Royal College of Art, Chu’s studio, chuoru, reflects her dedication to translating personal experiences into visual storytelling. Follow Chu on Instagram: @chuoru.studio and visit chuoru-studio.com
This year’s FJU Talents showcase not only highlighted the innovative designs of these emerging talents but also reinforced the program’s commitment to nurturing a supportive community of fashion professionals. Established alumni returned as mentors, providing invaluable guidance and training, further deepening the connection between education and the global fashion industry.
As FJU Talents continues to shine a spotlight on Taiwan’s rising stars, the impact of this initiative resonates far beyond the runway, fostering a new generation of designers ready to make their mark on the global stage.
