About ICICLE

ICICLE was founded in Shanghai in 1997 by husband and wife, Ye Shouzeng and Shawna Tao, with a mission to connect man and nature by proposing clothing to live and work in, with reverence for the environment and always paying tribute to the essential.

Drawing on their respect for Chinese culture, traditions and philosophy, they sought to offer a more natural and intentional way of dressing for contemporary life. The most advanced Chinese manufacturing know-how was employed to transform pure fabrics with ethical care into a daily wardrobe, marrying function and elegance.

This founding ethos, today signed Made in Earth, is grounded in three guiding values:

敬天 (Jìng Tiān): Sincere reverence for the world around us

爱人 (Ai Rén): Kindness for others

惜物 (Xī Wú): Cherishing what is given to us

Symbolised in Chinese by the characters 之禾 Zhi Hé, meaning ‘the sprouting seed,’ ICICLE has always been inspired by the humility and wisdom of Chinese philosophy which informs its pursuit of harmony between man and nature and thus its considered approach to environmental responsibility.

WE ARE ICICLE

DEW KISSED

WELL-SUITED

EARTHY TREASURE

THE ALLURE OF BLACK

SWEET SUMMER LIBERTY

NEW BLUE

ICICLE lets textiles speak—using the finest fabrics drawn from nature such as cashmere, linen, wool, silk and cotton. The company proposes a vision of dressing for today and tomorrow which is about enhancing the experience of living, giving the wearer comfort, confidence, natural elan; clothes which are accompanists to modern life.

Expanding its design perspective while staying true to its origins, ICICLE established a creative centre in Paris in 2013, with a couture-level workshop and an international design team, deepening the exchange between Eastern craftsmanship and Western design expertise. Vertically integrated, the company employs an uncompromising approach to sourcing, and innovative design and manufacturing techniques.

For nearly thirty years, ICICLE has achieved international renown as a manufacturer and retailer of the highest quality contemporary ready to wear and accessories with sustainability at heart. A leading name in Chinese fashion, it boasts over 290 stores across nearly 140 cities in China, alongside 3 stores in Paris and a presence in Japan.

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