Another highlight of the collection is new fabrics, materials and craftsmanship. The fabrics need to be supple but with texture. Grace Chen believes it exemplifies a very Chinese principle – a blend of delicacy and force. "It cannot be feathers or gauze. We have to find or create a fabric that's soft but not frivolous," she said.

GC Girls, a team of amateur models who love fashion and the brand, has been a special feature of Grace Chen's runway shows. These women, after excelling in their own professional careers, step onto the runway to celebrate life and beauty.