Italian designer Milena Motta joins fashion brand WUTANG

Italian designer Milena Motta (R) shakes hands with WUTANG founder Yin Zhijun at the signing ceremony on May 19 in Shenzhen. Photos courtesy of WUTANG

Shenzhen womenswear brand WUTANG has announced the appointment of Italian designer Milena Motta as its design consultant. With more than 25 years of experience in Italy’s high-end fashion industry — including collaborations with Loro Piana, Malo, and Moorer — Motta is expected to bring expertise in materials and tailoring to the Chinese brand.

The partnership brings together quiet luxury and Estern minimalist aesthetics. “True elegance comes from balance — between design exploration, structural beauty, and absolute respect for materials,” Motta said. “When WUTANG approached me, I saw not just a new project, but a deep dialogue between two creative souls.”

WUTANG founder Yin Zhijun speaks at the signing ceremony on May 19 in Shenzhen.

Milena Motta (R) speaks at the signing ceremony on May 19 in Shenzhen.

WUTANG founder Yin Zhijun added: “Ms. Motta possesses a rare sensitivity — she understands how fabric breathes, how a silhouette holds shape, and how subtle details speak. Her approach aligns perfectly with WUTANG’s philosophy of letting clothes serve as a quiet shelter for everyday life. This collaboration is a new beginning worth looking forward to.”

The first collection co-created by Motta and the WUTANG design team is scheduled to be released in Spring/Summer 2027.

Founded in 2023, WUTANG (meaning “no sugar” in Chinese) is a minimalist womenswear brand. Its philosophy champions effortless elegance, comfort, and a calm, unadorned lifestyle — offering timeless, independent designs with luxury-level craftsmanship for modern women.

“I believe Chinese designer brands today already have the power to shape global aesthetics — and WUTANG is a brilliant example of that,” Motta said.

Milena Motta observes WUTANG garments.

The May 19 signing ceremony is crowded with industry insiders.