Caroline Hu

Shanghai, China

With Fabrique since 2022 12 works Catches eyes of Jason Wu & Tory Burch. Winner of BoF China Prize, featured in ''Vogue'' and ''Elle''. Creates canvas of life's stories, marrying romantic idealism with reality.

Inspiration

Caroline interprets classical floral oil paintings, translating brushstrokes into prints. Knitwear pieces feature handcrafted 3D floral crochet elements to match the romantic mood, bringing sweetness to everyday life. Each piece aims to give wearers their own uniquely relaxed, romantic summer.

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Works

Front view of white sleeveless silk-linen blend top with lace trim and scalloped hem on model

Doris Lily-of-the-Valley Lace Sleeveless Top in Silk Linen Blend

$1,789.00

White silk linen blend wide-leg pants with embroidered eyelet details and drawstring waist, front view on model

White silk linen blend pants with eyelet embroidery and drawstring waist, front view on model

Anna Eyelet Pants in Silk Linen Blend

$1,729.00

White silk-linen blend shorts with mesh embroidery and scalloped hem, front view on model with hands in pockets

Off-white silk linen blend shorts with mesh embroidery and scalloped hem, front view on model

Jill Mesh Embroidered Shorts in Silk Linen Blend

$1,069.00

White linen shirt with mesh embroidery and floral cutouts, shown front on model with wide-leg blue embroidered pants

White linen blouse with mesh embroidery and floral accents, loose fit, front view on model with blue jeans

Leona Lily of the Valley Mesh Embroidery Shirt in Linen

$1,729.00

Front view of a multicolor hand-painted floral knit sweater in merino-mohair blend on model

Lilia Hand Painted Iris and Lily Print Knit Sweater in Merino-Mohair Blend

$1,908.00

Yellow cotton merino wool blend knit cardigan with openwork floral embroidery, front view on model standing

Yellow cotton-merino wool blend cardigan with daisy openwork embroidery, ribbed trim, front view on model

Daisy Openwork Embroidered Cardigan in Cotton Merino Wool Blend Knit

$2,036.00

Earth tone merino wool cardigan with floral embroidery, button front, and relaxed fit, shown on model front view.

Earth tone merino wool cardigan with floral embroidery and wooden buttons, seated side view on model

Ayanna Floral Embroidered Cardigan in Merino Wool Multi-Yarn

$2,676.00

Back view of sleeveless floral printed silk-linen blend dress with tiered skirt and scarf neck detail

Lina Scarf Neck Flora Printed Dress in Silk-Linen Blend

$2,420.00

Kari Hand Woven Strap Shirred Dress in Silk-Linen Blend

$2,676.00

White cotton floral dress with smocked bodice and flutter sleeves, front view on model standing

White cotton dress with pastel floral print, flutter sleeves, square back neckline, and smocked waist, back view on model.

Serenity Flutter Sleeve Flora Dress in Cotton

~~$2,100.00~~ $1,050.00

Black silk-wool blend sleeveless dress with embroidered floral appliqué, front view on model standing.

Black silk-wool blend sleeveless dress with intricate floral embroidery, close-up front view on model

Engrave Embroidered Dress in Silk Wool Blend

~~$3,124.00~~ $1,562.00

Black cotton-viscose knit dress with long sleeves and red floral crochet accents, side view on model.

Black cotton viscose knit dress with handcrafted red crochet floral details, close-up of upper front and sleeve

Convallaria Handcrafted Crochet Long Sleeve Dress in Cotton Viscose Knit

~~$2,356.00~~ $1,178.00

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Doris Lily-of-the-Valley Lace Sleeveless Top in Silk Linen Blend

$1,789.00

Anna Eyelet Pants in Silk Linen Blend

$1,729.00

Jill Mesh Embroidered Shorts in Silk Linen Blend

$1,069.00

Leona Lily of the Valley Mesh Embroidery Shirt in Linen

$1,729.00

Lilia Hand Painted Iris and Lily Print Knit Sweater in Merino-Mohair Blend

$1,908.00

Daisy Openwork Embroidered Cardigan in Cotton Merino Wool Blend Knit

$2,036.00

Ayanna Floral Embroidered Cardigan in Merino Wool Multi-Yarn

$2,676.00

Lina Scarf Neck Flora Printed Dress in Silk-Linen Blend

$2,420.00

Kari Hand Woven Strap Shirred Dress in Silk-Linen Blend

$2,676.00

Serenity Flutter Sleeve Flora Dress in Cotton

~~$2,100.00~~ $1,050.00

Engrave Embroidered Dress in Silk Wool Blend

~~$3,124.00~~ $1,562.00

Convallaria Handcrafted Crochet Long Sleeve Dress in Cotton Viscose Knit

~~$2,356.00~~ $1,178.00

Background

Catches eyes of Jason Wu & Tory Burch. Winner of BoF China Prize, featured in ''Vogue'' and ''Elle''. Creates canvas of life's stories, marrying romantic idealism with reality.

Caroline Hu, emerging from the artistic backdrop of Shenzhen, paints a vivid tapestry in the fashion world. Raised by a painter father and a ceramic artist, her creative spirit was nurtured early on. Hu's journey took her from Central Saint Martins to Parsons, where her graduation showcase in 2018 unveiled a mesmerizing blend of handcrafted organza and a painterly touch. This debut immediately attracted fashion heavyweights like Jason Wu and Tory Burch, marking her arrival on the fashion stage.

In 2018, Hu launched her namesake label, quickly becoming a beacon in the industry. Her designs, characterized by their poetic fusion of fabric and form, earned her a spot in the LVMH competition and the BoF China Prize within a year. Hu's creations are not just clothes; they are narratives woven into fabric, loved by celebrities and featured in "VOGUE" and "ELLE." Her style, both romantic and real, breaks the mold, challenging conventional aesthetics with a unique blend of sensitivity and strength.

Hu's approach to fashion is a reflection of life itself – vibrant, layered, and deeply personal. Her designs encourage us to embrace our stories, especially our past to find beauty in imperfection.

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