Eight independent Chinese labels have recently joined CHINASQUAD, covering a whole fall wardrobe: BJHG for relaxed trousers and graphic tees, YJ1NGZYZJ for oversized bombers, PutOut for printed paper totes, Unawares for rain-ready outerwear, CHINADASUAN for hand-finished romantic pieces, Q-AND for chunky sneakers, 2HK TWO HOUR KEYYY for a tight first drop, and WESWIM for swim. Here is what each one makes and who it suits.
BJHG: Wide Legs, Weatherproof Cargos and Graphic Tees
BJHG is the newest arrival on the roster, and its first listings read like a trouser specialist that also prints a very good T-shirt. The Relaxed Straight-Leg Trousers come in five colors, including pink, gray and coffee, with a loose, unisex cut. The Faux Suede Wide-Leg Pants are offered three ways, regular, loose and fleece-lined, a smart answer for winters that swing between mild and bitter. Then there are the Teflon Wide-Leg Cargo Pants: a woven hiking fabric with slight stretch, a water-resistant surface and seven colors from white to forest green. Rounding things out are a plaid shirt jacket, a faux mink-feel sweater and a deep bench of graphic tees. Browse the full BJHG edit.
YJ1NGZYZJ: The Oversized Bomber, Three Ways
If you buy one jacket from this list, make it a YJ1NGZYZJ bomber. The label cuts them roomy and structured, and the range is easy to read: the Oversized Leather Bomber Jacket in Black and its brown twin both use a faux leather finish with a clean zip front, while the Oversized Bomber Jacket in Blue swaps the leather look for a hooded, more casual shape. Worn over a slim knit or the label's own High-Waisted Bow Pantskirt, the volume up top reads intentional rather than borrowed. Our YJ1NGZYZJ brand guide covers the label in more detail, and the whole YJ1NGZYZJ collection is one click away.
PutOut: Printed Paper Totes With Attitude
PutOut makes bags you notice from across a train platform. The totes are built from a lightweight paper-like material that, per the listings, is water-, tear- and fold-resistant, and the artwork is printed across the entire surface. The Printed Eco Paper Tote Bag carries the label's Candy Girl character, a face framed by stars, a bandage and a lollipop, in three hair-color variants. The Printed Lightweight Large-Capacity Tote Bag comes in red or lemon yellow and converts from hand carry to shoulder carry, and the oversized carryall is listed at 50 x 32 x 15. Read the PutOut brand guide for more on the prints, or go straight to the PutOut collection.
Unawares: Rain Jackets for People Who Actually Walk
Unawares leans toward a menswear sensibility: clean lines, black and white, very little ornament. The Seam-Sealed Hooded Rain Jacket is the technical anchor, with sealed seams to keep rain out and a hood for the commute. The Black Waterproof Windbreaker takes a bomber shape, so it reads as a jacket rather than gear, and the Black Foldable Down Jacket packs away for travel. Underneath sit letter-print tees in black or white, a V-neck spliced T-shirt and a striped cotton-padded shirt. Add tailored trousers and you have a quiet, reliable uniform. The Unawares brand guide goes deeper, and the Unawares collection has the full lineup.
CHINADASUAN: Hand-Finished and Unapologetically Romantic
CHINADASUAN is the opposite of quiet, and it is where the handwork lives. The Hand-Sewn Pink Diamond Wool Dress pairs white wool with pink diamond embellishment and gold-thread accents, and the Hand-Sequined Bow Vest Top gets a sculptural bow over a luminous sequined surface. The Glossy Purple Heart-Cutout Shirt is cut from silk with a large bow at the neckline, the Artist Print Sleeveless A-Line Dress carries an original illustration of a little girl, and the Layered Lace Ruffle Camisole has a flared hem and a low open back. There is even an embroidered tissue box cover, which tells you how this label thinks. Start with our CHINADASUAN brand guide, then browse the CHINADASUAN collection.
Q-AND: Chunky Sneakers in Colors Worth Noticing
Q-AND is a sneaker label, and its best feature is the color card. The chunky casual sneakers come in Dreamy Blue, Turmeric Purple, Sky Grey and Off-white, all on a thick sole that adds a little height and a lot of presence. If chunky isn't your thing, the low-tops are calmer: a burgundy pair that looks more polished than a basic white sneaker, a black style with a panda-inspired detail, and an orange skate shoe with burger embroidery and lettering. Sizes are numeric and vary by model, from 35 or 36 at the small end up to 40 or 41. The blue pair below is the easiest way in.
2HK TWO HOUR KEYYY: A Small, Sharp First Drop
2HK TWO HOUR KEYYY arrived with just four pieces, and none of them is filler. The Washed Leather Cropped Cargo Jacket is the standout: a slim, high-waisted crop with a notched lapel, a front zip and a ribbed hem that gathers at the waist, in red-brown or khaki-green. The Cotton Cropped Hoodie Skirt Set pairs a fitted cropped hoodie with a long A-line skirt in navy or pink. The Twisted Knot Polo Shirt brings a vintage mood through a sculptural twisted-knot seam, and the Gathered Belt Strap Shoulder Bag has a slouchy underarm shape in white, camel, red or pink. Shop the 2HK TWO HOUR KEYYY collection while the drop is still this focused.
WESWIM: Swim for the Trip Still on Your Calendar
Swim in fall makes more sense than it sounds if there is a resort trip or a hot spring weekend ahead. WESWIM's pieces lean soft and romantic, with plenty of coverage built in. The Mesh Skirt Bikini Set in Monet Purple pairs a triangle top with a detachable skirt, while the Baby Blue Swim Set and the dusty pink Draped Ruffle Swim Set use integrated skirt-and-shorts bottoms. For a one-piece, the Halter Cutout Swimsuit in burgundy has built-in chest pads and no underwire, and the Monet Purple Ruffle Swimsuit adds a halter deep-V and a drawstring ruched waist. Sizes run M to XL across the line. Browse the WESWIM collection.
For a single entry point, pair BJHG's wide-leg trousers with a YJ1NGZYZJ bomber; that combination covers most of the season. Everything from these eight labels sits in our new arrivals.
