A new Chinese luxury brand emerged at Pitti Uomo 107 in Florence with a presence that spoke volumes through its quiet confidence. Sewmod, the culmination of designer Wu QiuXiong’s eight-year journey, represents a radical return to clothing made the old way – entirely by hand from the first spun thread to the final stitch.

The very name Sewmod whispers its philosophy, blending the Cantonese words for embroidery and ink. Like the ancient art of calligraphy that inspires it, the brand finds profound meaning in simplicity and empty space. Each garment begins with handwoven vintage fabrics that QiuXiong has carefully collected over years, materials imbued with a warmth and spirit absent from modern textiles. Where contemporary fabrics rely on synthetic binders, these traditional textiles use rice paste, creating cloth that feels alive against the skin.

There’s a poetic thoughtfulness to how Sewmod approaches design. Drawing from Chinese ink paintings where blank spaces hold as much meaning as brushstrokes, the clothes embrace restraint as their greatest strength. Silhouettes flow effortlessly between Western tailoring and traditional Chinese dress, their apparent simplicity belying the incredible craftsmanship within. Every stitch, every hand-spun thread invites closer inspection, rewarding the viewer with details that mass production could never replicate.

Check out the debut collection below:

 

Photography :Anna et Jacques @annaetjacques
Styling: Leo Rouault @leorouault
Model: Adam Seaton El Maouatouakil @adam_elmtk