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8ON8 Spring Summer 2025 Sandboarding Express Collection

Models in 8ON8 Spring Summer 2025 collection, Sandboarding Express at Paris Fashion Week

The natural beauty and perils found in the desertic landscapes of Western China conjure elusive visions of prosperity and decline. A mysterious, otherworldly aura lingers, like a fairy tale passed down through generations. Titled “Sandboarding Express” as a reference to sand dune surfing, the 8ON8 Spring / Summer collection sets a scene where the mundane and the dreamlike collide, exploring the story of a city commuter who, in the middle of a normal day, finds himself carried away to a secret desert realm. Using a surrealistic perspective to bring a sense of the everyday into the history and culture of the Western regions, designer Li Gong envisions a kaleidoscope of images, settings and objects, both real and imagined, seen while sandboarding through the desert.

The 8ON8 Spring Summer 2025 show unfolds as a journey over sand dunes, exploring its inspiration through natural fibers. Rugged, coated cotton, crisp poplin and ultra thin, fluid wool come together to create a dynamic texture contrast mirroring the beautiful yet dangerous remote landscape of Western China. Complex techniques and fabric treatments are enmeshed with everyday casual wear, making each piece distinctive: cactus flowers find their way into clothes through 3D knitting, prints and embroidery as their eyes turn into broderie anglaise-style air holes. Sparkling sequins on a dark woolen suit mimic grains of sand or a starry night. Little drops of rain run through a wide poplin shirt.

Combining retro elements with innovative techniques, a classic plaid motif is achieved through a sheer fabric mille-feuille sewn together to create checks. Using various printing techniques influenced by traditional Western China textiles, results vary from hand-sprayed gradient effects to wave-like plaid in knitted pieces.

Garment construction features a soft, drape-centric approach to structure. Throughout the collection, cross knots are presented in various forms including fabric-stacking, combination prints and three-dimensional effects, bringing a visual appeal and a humorous design language. Shirts drape shawl-like around the body. The brand’s signature suit tailoring remains unique, experimenting with a couture-inspired collar design that folds delicately upon itself at the back of the neck.

Balancing functionality and fashion, accessories range from lucky charm gourd-shaped bags, necklaces, sunglasses and a compass to swimming cap-like headwear inspired by scarves worn by desert dwellers. Leather shoes feature cross knots and eye motifs, turning them into fantastic creatures. Multi-material sneakers with asymmetrical lacing and draped details are designed in collaboration with Asics.

8ON8 vows to create a breezier, more romantic life; one that fills the gaps of everyday busyness with dreamlike scenes, unfolding beyond reality to shape a future yet to be imagined. Stay up to date on the latest in fashion, arts, beauty, and lifestyle by following FAB L’Style Magazine.

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