
Yuhan Wang Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear
After last seasonâs collection inspired by the world of boxing, Yuhan Wang turned her attention to ice hockeyâbut not as we know it today. Instead, the designer looked to sportswomen who took to the rink during the Victorian era, dressed in tailored jackets and maxi skirts. âI [wanted] to bring this kind of energy into a modern sportswear context; something both functional and romantic,â she explained in a preview.
This duality could be seen in the padded herringbone jacket paired with frilly bloomers, as well as the varsity topsâinspired by â80s and â90s stars like Angela James, Cammi Granato, and Manon RhĂ©aumeâteamed with lightweight skirts. Contrasting textures were a key theme: see the shaggy faux-fur coats worn with lace socks and underpinnings, and the loose threads of the red intarsia sweater styled with puffed-out nylon boxing shorts.
Wang is best known for her use of lace, which appeared in interesting forms this season, as trims on technical wear, and in patchwork polo shirts made from deadstock fabrics. The latter are sure to be a hit with her celebrity fan base, which now includes Blackpinkâs Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa.
While the designerâs spring 2025 sometimes veered into gimmicky territory due to the sheer amount of references on display, this season, she offered a more refined take on sportswear that fits naturally within her brand universe. Whatâs sparked her interest in the category? âNobodyâs really asked how women want to dress in sportswear; itâs mainly menâs shapes,â she said. Although no oneâs likely to actually play ice hockey in Wangâs designs anytime soon, theyâre a pleasing counterpoint to the athleisure thatâs long dominated the market.