RUOHAN

Shanghai, China

RUOHAN was founded by Ruohan Nie in 2021 with the guiding philosophy to “enrich life with effortless spirit.” Described by Women’s Wear Daily as a dark horse in the quiet luxury market, RUOHAN is a younger Chinese womenswear brand that is easing its way onto the world stage. RUOHAN won the Yu Prize Creative Impact Award in 2022 and was recently nominated for a prestigious ANDAM Fashion Award.

After studying at Parsons School of Design, Ruohan went on to work with The Row, Shaina Mote and Jenny Yoo, before launching her namesake brand. A former cellist, music plays a big role in Ruohan’s runway presentations. 

Drawing inspiration from music and the natural world, Ruohan offers a visual exploration of the tension between symmetry and asymmetry. Working in a palette of contrasting black and white, soft nudes, beige, navy and gold, RUOHAN has created an elevated wardrobe for everyday with a versatile, minimal aesthetic.