Richard Wei

At this season’s Vancouver Fashion Week, Canadian designer Richard Wei unveiled the “Sea to Sky” collection as the opening show of SS26. Richard Wei draws inspiration from both urban sophistication and the natural world, weaving cultural heritage and Vancouver’s striking cityscape into a distinctive design language.

The Sea to Sky collection reflects Vancouver’s unique spirit—where mountains rise beside the ocean, and the horizon merges sky with water. It embodies a seamless transition between metropolitan life and the call of nature.

Through this collection, Richard Wei presents diverse expressions of contemporary living: poised elegance in formal settings, effortless ease in daily moments, and a refined balance of functionality and style in outdoor pursuits. Eveningwear, casual looks, and outdoor attire converge here to create a dialogue between city and nature.

As the first designer showcase to open SS26, Sea to Sky is not only a fashion presentation, but also a thoughtful interpretation and extension of lifestyle itself.

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RICHARD WEI SS26 Sea to Sky: Where City Meets Nature - A Fusion of Urban Elegance and Natural Inspiration. Oct 15, 2025. Opening Show of Vancouver Fashion Week

Richard Wei, a Canadian fashion designer based in Vancouver, brings a distinctive sensibility shaped by both artistry and heritage. Having once managed a watch and jewelry company, Richard Wei cultivated a refined eye for detail, proportion, and craftsmanship - qualities that now define the precision and elegance of his fashion creations.

Inspired by Vancouver’s unique spirit, where mountains rise beside the ocean and urban life blends seamlessly with nature, Richard Wei’s design language reflects harmony and balance. His collections move gracefully across settings: evoking poise in formal occasions, ease in daily life, and refined functionality in the outdoors. Each piece is conceived not only as attire, but as part of a lifestyle that embraces both sophistication and freedom.

At Vancouver Fashion Week SS26, Richard Wei opened the season with Sea to Sky, a collection unfolding as a dialogue between city and nature. Eveningwear, casual ensembles, and outdoor attire converge to articulate a modern vision of living - versatile, elegant, and deeply connected to place.

For Richard Wei, fashion extends beyond appearance; it is an expression of how one inhabits the world. Through his designs, he invites individuals to experience beauty, practicality, and cultural resonance as one seamless whole.

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To create fashion that harmonizes sophistication with the freedom of nature, offering designs that seamlessly transition between urban life and outdoor pursuits while celebrating cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

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To be a leading voice in contemporary fashion that redefines lifestyle dressing—where elegance, functionality, and cultural resonance converge into a modern way of living inspired by Vancouver’s unique spirit.

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Harmony – Designs that balance city sophistication with the call of nature

Craftsmanship – A commitment to detail, proportion, and timeless quality

Cultural Resonance – Weaving heritage and global perspectives into modern fashion

Versatility – Creating attire that transitions gracefully across occasions

Sustainability & Respect for Nature – Drawing inspiration from landscapes while honoring and protecting them

RICHARD WEI SS26

RICHARD WEI SS26

Oct 15, 2025. Opening Show of Vancouver Fashion Week

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