OqLiq
| Product type | lifestyle clothing |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chi Hung and Orbit Lin |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Markets | Taiwan |
| Website | www |
oqLiq (stylized with a lowercase "q") is a Taiwanese high‑end performance-fashion label founded in Tainan by designers Chi Hung and Orbit Lin. The brand blends urban minimalism with functional outerwear, using sustainable textiles and garment construction, earning a reputation for its minimalist aesthetic and technical sophistication.[1][2]
History and Brand Identity
[edit]Launching its debut collection in 2020, oqLiq was conceived as a "fashion lab" rather than a conventional design house. Designers Chi Hung and Orbit Lin, with backgrounds in fine arts and engineering, rooted the brand in interdisciplinary creativity, drawing from subcultures like skateboarding, vintage styles, and Ura-Harajuku fashion, while celebrating their Taiwanese heritage.[3][4] oqLiq items are available directly through their online store and distributed across premium urban boutiques in Taipei. International presence includes select retailers like Hypebeast (Hong Kong), COEVO (Seoul), and US retailers such as MASHBURN in Atlanta and CULT Chicago.[5]
Design Philosophy and Materials
[edit]oqLiq emphasizes eco-conscious innovation, often sourcing recycled materials such as Polyethylene terephthalate from plastic bottles, and agricultural byproducts like oyster shell powder and fish scales.[6] These are crafted into high-performance fabrics—insulating, moisture-wicking, and UV-resistant. The brand uses techniques like high-pressure sealing to reduce sewing and boost thermal retention.[7]
Collections frequently reference "retro futurism" and Eastern philosophies through layered silhouettes, kimono collars, magnetic fastenings, and yin-yang-inspired designs.[8] The garments are both functional and expressive, embodying a harmonious blend of urban and oriental elements.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 鮑璿安 (2022-09-21). "倫敦時裝周／台牌oqLiq首次實體秀 融入茶飲文化、鐵絲網圖騰引外媒關注" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). ETtoday. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ 邱瓈瑩 (2022-10-18). "台北時裝周｜oqLiq灌注「罡氣」 西裝掛了機能活力！洋裝滿載動感" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Next Apple. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Ting, Anny (2020-09-24). "【2020臺北時裝週 】 oqLiq主理人林家豪+洪琪，其實Made in Taiwan是一件值得驕傲的事！" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Vogue Taiwan. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Morita, Miki (4 May 2023). "Close‑Up on Taipei Fashion Week! 5 Must‑See Designer Brands". Oui Speak Fashion. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Su, Vivi; Huang, Cynthia (2019-09-27). "【2020臺北時裝週】oqLiq 設計師洪琪挑戰時尚快問快答！" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Sun, Leslie (April 1, 2022). "Fabric Innovation and Fun Are the Two Major Takeaways From Taipei Fashion Week". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Adegeest, Don-Alvin (September 19, 2022). "LFW: Oqliq goes high-end and high performance". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "oqLiq: Retro Futurism and Spacetime". Essential Journal. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ 釋俊哲 (2023-10-15). "台北時裝周24／oqLiq再現經典東方Outdoor機能風" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). United Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-10.