“DISSPARATION,” Ziggy Chen’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, is one that does not impose meaning but quietly suggests through matter, construction, and time. Layers, natural fibers, and restrained colors are used to highlight construction and texture, emphasizing how each piece shifts with movement and time.
Based in his Shanghai Atelier, Ziggy Chen first came to be in 2012 and was no stranger to the fashion industry when he decided to launch his namesake label. After studying fashion in the early ’90s, Chen went on to lecture at universities on textile design. He then worked on the corporate side of the fashion industry until he began designing his own collections.
The wearer’s comfort is Chen’s top priority, which is why he often produces his own custom fabrics. Across all his designs, his effort to continuously create patterns and fits suitable for most body types is clear. His unique deconstructed tailoring welcomes a contemporary, avant-garde aesthetic.
Shown during Men’s Paris Fashion Week, the “DISSPARATION” collection is filled with elongated, softly structured tailoring, a muted palette of greys, browns, and blue-black tones that feel worn-in, and patterns inspired by hand-drawn marks and abstracted memories of stone, architecture, and historical imagery.
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Natural fibers, including wool, cashmere, linen, hemp, and silk, anchor the collection in a sense of material honesty. Irregular yarns and textured finishes preserve visible traces of process, while exposed lining and layered construction allow garments to reveal how they are made. Rather than conceal imperfection, Chen treats it as part of the design language, reinforcing the idea of clothing shaped by time and use.
Accessories followed the same restrained logic. Scarves were loosely layered around the neck, footwear appeared heavy and utilitarian, and subtle leather and metal elements prioritized function over ornament.
With “DISSPARATION,” Ziggy Chen continues to refine a practice rooted in longevity rather than immediacy. The Autumn/Winter 2026 collection offers garments that exist in a state of quiet transition, designed to be worn, lived in, and gradually transformed over time. Check out the collection below.
