DEFINITIVE ICONS
A collection celebrating timeless elegance, evocative aesthetics, and the unique style first brought to international consciousness by SHANGHAI TANG.
In a tribute to its storied legacy, SHANGHAI TANG proudly presents DEFINITIVE ICONS, a curated collection of the iconic designs that have defined the brand from its earliest days. DEFINITIVE ICONS celebrates timeless elegance, evocative aesthetics, and the unique style first brought to international consciousness by SHANGHAI TANG.
DEFINITIVE ICONS also celebrates the ways in which SHANGHAI TANG first reimagined classic heritage influences, popularising its unique aesthetics and irreverence globally.
Since its founding by Sir David Tang over 30 years ago, SHANGHAI TANG has been at the forefront of transforming cultural influences into cosmopolitan fashion, beginning with the creation of the “Tang Jacket”—an irreverent play on the traditional Tangzhuang that inspired him.
At the heart of DEFINITIVE ICONS are four legendary designs where the brand first applied its philosophy, codes, impeccable taste, and playful sense of style: the Tang Jacket, the Tang Five-Button Jacket, the Tang Kimono, and the Tang Qipao.
Reimagined in luxurious velvets, lustrous silks, bold contrasts, and modern materials, each piece embodies SHANGHAI TANG’s signature aesthetic of timeless elegance and innovation.
THE TANG JACKET
Perhaps the piece most closely associated with SHANGHAI TANG, the Tang Jacket, to which Sir David Tang gave the name, was first popularised internationally by the brand in the 1990s and has since become a global phenomenon.
This iconic design embodies SHANGHAI TANG’s disciplined approach to its unique aesthetic. Featuring a mandarin collar and meticulously crafted frog closures that honour tradition, paired with streamlined shoulders and precise tailoring, the Tang Jacket is both versatile and timeless. Comfortable and modern, it effortlessly transitions between formal occasions and casual sophistication, transcending trends while transporting wearers into a realm of refined elegance.
THE TANG QIPAO
Long reimagined by SHANGHAI TANG as a staple of evocative elegance, whether on the big screen in “In the Mood for Love”, or at elegant banquets and weddings, the Tang Qipao has become a symbol of modern femininity.
Transcending its ceremonial roots and reimagined as a bold, contemporary look, with tailoring that makes a once-restrictive silhouette both comfortable and flattering, it is a power suit for the coming Jade Age.
THE TANG FIVE-BUTTON JACKET
A masterpiece of minimalist precision and an evocative alternative to the typical blazer or suit, SHANGHAI TANG’s iconic Tang Five-Button Jacket radiates quiet confidence and effortless sophistication.
Its perfectly symmetrical five-button design eschews ornate embellishments in favour of clean, understated lines that speak to impeccable taste. Versatile and timeless, this refined piece transitions seamlessly from day to night, embodying an elegance that is both intellectual and inherently luxurious.
THE TANG QIPAO
Inspired by evocative flowing robes, the Tang Kimono celebrates artistry. Voluminous sleeves evoke movement and space, while intricate details like golden bamboo embroidery add poetic beauty.
This jacket is a canvas for self-expression, blending comfort with meditative grace that feels both modern and timeless.
Discover SHANGHAI TANG's DEFINITIVE ICONS in our boutiques or online at shanghaitang.com