FJU Talents Brought Taiwan’s Rising Fashion Alumni to Fashion Scout During London Fashion Week

During London Fashion Week SS26, FJU Talents once again spotlighted the creativity and innovation of Taiwan’s emerging designers on the global stage. Sponsored by the College of Fashion and Textiles at Fu Jen Catholic University, the annual platform offered four standout alumni the chance to debut their collections at Fashion Scout, one of the most prestigious showcases for new talent.

This season’s lineup — Chih-Wen Kuo, Juan-Juan Xu, Yi-Zhen Lin, and Ying Chu — presented distinct perspectives that seamlessly blended Taiwanese cultural heritage with bold design innovation. Beyond nurturing new talent, FJU Talents also strengthened its community by welcoming established alumni as mentors, ensuring continuity between education, mentorship, and industry relevance.

Wayne Knitted — Sedimentation

Designer Chih-Wen Kuo transformed knitting into a metaphorical language with Sedimentation. Each stitch represented memory and time, creating intricate landscapes of layered deposits. The result was knitwear that felt both sculptural and intimate, drawing on the ancient tradition of knotted cords as records of history.

juanpak.o — Inter-Shadow

Juan-Juan Xu presented Inter-Shadow, a collection inspired by human connection and distance. Through shifting silhouettes and evolving patterns, Xu visualised the tension of interpersonal dynamics, urging a return to authenticity in human relationships.

E.JEN — Vivid Swirl

Founded by Yi-Zhen Lin, E.JEN unveiled Vivid Swirl, a kaleidoscopic knitwear collection. Ribbed knits, colour blocking, and twisted structures accentuated natural curves, expressing both strength and softness in a dynamic exploration of form and movement.

Chuoru — Liminal Forms

Ying Chu, now based in London, drew from Taiwanese cultural rituals with Liminal Forms. Exploring the soul’s passage after death, the collection shifted between presence and absence with gradients of black, grey, and white. Each piece became a tactile narrative of loss, transition, and rebirth.

Together, the collections highlighted Taiwan’s new generation of designers — each reimagining tradition through experimental methods while maintaining a strong emotional and cultural core. Their presence at Fashion Scout reaffirmed FJU Talents as a key platform bridging Taiwan’s fashion education with international recognition.