Photo taken in New York, the United States, on Jan. 29, 2025 shows a model presenting a creation of Vivienne Hu Fall/Winter 2026 collection HOME. New York-based luxury fashion brand Vivienne Hu Thursday released its latest Fall/Winter 2026 collection HOME by drawing inspirations from time-tested Hui-style architecture in China. (Photo by Parish Mandhan/Xinhua)

New York-based luxury fashion brand Vivienne Hu Thursday released its latest Fall/Winter 2026 collection HOME by drawing inspirations from time-tested Hui-style architecture in China.

The collection of contemporary knitwear draws inspirations from an old, large family home in east China's Huangshan region, a cultural epicenter of Hui-style architecture in the country, according to a release by Vivienne Hu.

The HOME collection embraces 12-gauge ribbed knitwear, a technique that mirrors the linear depth and layered intricacy of wooden lattice carvings found in traditional Hui residences, said the release.

Silhouettes of the collection are clean, elongated, and sculptural, paying homage to the grandiose vertical lines of Hui-style pillars and beams, said Vivienne Hu.

Additionally, each piece of the collection is adorned with ornamental metal buttons, reflecting the decorative door studs and intricate motifs seen in Huangshan's preserved estates.

Vivienne Hu, a well-known Chinese American designer, traveled to Huangshan, Anhui province, immersing herself in the history and craftsmanship of Hui-style mansions.

"The architectural beauty and history of Huangshan's ancient homes tell stories of generations past, and I wanted to encapsulate that warmth, structure, and timeless elegance into knitwear," said Vivienne Hu.