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Xu Zhi is a London-based fashion brand founded in 2015 by Chinese designer Xuzhi Chen. The label is associated with labor-intensive textile construction, including handcrafted knitting, crochet, and other sculptural techniques, and is known for womenswear. Its garments emphasize construction, texture, and silhouette, making the brand relevant to people interested in contemporary fashion centered on experimental textile work.

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Who founded the Xu Zhi fashion brand, and when?

Xu Zhi is the London label founded by Chinese designer Xuzhi Chen in 2015. The brand became known for highly worked textile construction and sculptural womenswear. [London Fashion Week](https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers/xu-zhi)

Did Xuzhi Chen work for J.W. Anderson or Craig Green?

Yes. Before establishing Xu Zhi, Chen worked as a fashion designer at J.W. Anderson and Craig Green after studying womenswear at Central Saint Martins. [London Fashion Week](https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers/xu-zhi)

What textile techniques is Xu Zhi known for?

The label is associated with labor-intensive knitting, crochet, hand construction, and sculptural textile techniques. These methods make the surface and structure of the garment central to the design rather than treating fabric as a simple background. [Xu Zhi collections](https://www.xuzhi.co.uk/pages/collections)

Is Xu Zhi a designer or a clothing brand?

Xu Zhi is the clothing label, while Xuzhi Chen is the designer who founded it. The brand built its reputation in womenswear, and its online archive also lists Womenswear and Menswear collections. [Xu Zhi collections](https://www.xuzhi.co.uk/pages/collections)