DO YANG DU

Long gone are the days when knitwear was just something your grandma did while sitting by the fireplace—knitting you a colorful scarf, some booties for the babies. Remember when knitting became ultra hip for a while early 2000 when models were seen knitting between shows—then it kinda disappeared. But of course Pringle of Scotland came out with their chunky knits a little later. But have you heard of Yang Du? She's a super talented Chinese designer who studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. She's worked as an assistant to the best names in fashion including: John Galliano, Christian Dior, Giles Deacon and Vivienne Westwood. But more recently, it's her own line that has captured the attention. With these cartoon-bright, characters and fruit, over-sized knitted dresses, tops and accessories. They are reminiscent of Jeremy Scott, but somehow fresher in approach.