About Kaiqi
Kaiqi Wang, born and raised in China, moved to the US to chase her fashion design dreams. Her passion for sustainable and unique yet functional designs has garnered her numerous international awards and publications. She first gained recognition with her “Lick me” handbag design, which won the 14th international handbag designer awards in 2019.
Kaiqi’s design philosophy is rooted in experimentation and the exploration of color, textures and silhouettes. She juxtaposes natural and synthetic recycled materials, traditional tailoring techniques and avant-garde technologies, and classic and unconventional silhouettes to create unexpected and thought-provoking designs.
Ultimately, Kaiqi’s goal as a fashion designer is to create garments that challenge and inspire, that make people think and question their assumptions. Her designs are reflections of her values and visions for a more sustainable and conscious fashion industry. Through her work, she hopes to contribute to a broader cultural conversation about the role of fashion in shaping our identities and our world.
Email: kaiqiwang1221@gmail.com
Skills
Fashion Design
Footwear & Accessory Design
Footwear & Accessory Construction
Pattern making
Draping & Construction
Illustration
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Gerber AccuMark & Clo3D
Visual Communication
Styling
Awards
2022 Creative Quarterly runner up, US
2022 Creative Quarterly 100 best 2022, US
2022 Creative Quarterly winner, US
2022/2023 R+ WORLD'S #8569 RANKED DESIGNER, BEST DESIGNERS OF THE WORLD
2022 World Design Rankings #805 DESIGNER IN UNITED STATES
2022 Popular Designer Rankings #7362 WORLD'S MOST POPULAR DESIGNERS
2022 DAC WORLD'S LEADING DESIGNERS World's 33rd Best Designer in 2022 Expert in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
2022 lifetime honorific designer title of NOVITIATE by the World Design Consortium
2021 Winner of the A’ design award in footwear, shoes and boots design category, Milan, Italy.
2021 Design hero
2021 Short listed in ‘Real Leather. Stay Different.’ International Design Competition, London,UK
2020 London Independent Film awards, London, UK
2020 European Cinema Festival, Madrid, Spain
2020 Winner of The 14th Independent Handbag Designer Awards, New York, US
2020 Silver in Accessory / Bags, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Silver in Accessory / Accessories (Eyewear, watches, gloves, Hat, Belts), International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Bronze in Textile And Materials / Handmade, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Gold in Textile And Materials / Textile Design, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Gold in Other Fashion Designs / Recycle / Sustainable fashion, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Gold in Footwear / Genuine Leather Shoes, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Silver in Footwear / Evening Shoes, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US
2020 Silver in Accessory / Footwear, International Design Awards, Los Angeles, US