Shanghai designer Lu Kun's signature dresses feature a feminine cut. Provided to Shanghai star

Li Hongyan

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Can you recommend a Shanghai brand/talent that you think has been overlooked?

I am not very familiar with the category.

What do you see as the women's must-buy for the coming summer?

A cropped top, like the one with a black and white Mickey applique from our seasonal collection.

What's the fashion element/item you disdain most?

I am not very much into styles that blanket a woman's silhouette, like putting a sack on them.

What do you find most uncomfortable with the job or the industry?

The pretentious, flowery style that is quite prevalent in the industry.

What's your suggestion for the young interested in a career in fashion design?

Be original and stay true to yourselves.