STEPHANIE GU
Stephanie Gu is a Chinese womenswear designer and graduate of the London College of Fashion, UAL. Her design philosophy blends sculptural form with fluid movement, often drawing from urban tension and cultural intersections to shape collections that are both emotionally resonant and technically refined. Stephanie’s debut, The Swirling Neon [Below], closed the LCF runway with bold silhouettes and kinetic colour, earning international attention for its architectural poise and visual storytelling. In June 2024, she established her namesake brand GU:ZI, as a platform to further explore identity, craftsmanship, and modular design for modern urban life.
The Swirling Neon by GU:ZI
LENZE x GU:ZI
Her latest work, Onshore Breeze for LENZE SS26, continues this dialogue—offering a modular wardrobe designed to soften the harshness of city living through ergonomic design and cross-cultural sensibility. Gu’s work is rooted in community, comfort, and craft, with a vision to build wearable systems that adapt to modern life while evoking clarity, ease, and identity.
SS 2026 RTW ONSHORE BREEZE
Amidst the scorching summers in Seoul and London, even the slightest breeze can offer a moment of relief to city dwellers. However, with towering skyscrapers and pervasive pollution, the urban environment often stifles such simple pleasures, leaving us yearning for a breath of fresh air to ease the relentless pace of city life.
LENZE’s Onshore Breeze seeks to bring that much-needed refreshment into the heart of the city. By blending cultural influences from both the Han River and the Thames, we aim to extend our wearers’ living spaces and create a serene, cooling haven that also nurtures a vibrant and inclusive community. At LENZE, our goal is to craft a modular wardrobe that empowers our wearers to face soaring temperatures with confidence.