Designer Andrea Jiapei Li Has Caught The Attention Of The Fashion World

The following feature appears in the February 2017 issue of NYLON.

Since starting her namesake label in 2014, Andrea Jiapei Li has caught the fashion world’s attention, having been both a finalist for the 2015 H&M Design Award and a semifinalist for the 2015 LVMH Prize.

Her spring ‘17 collection, “Her Name Is Dada,” takes a cue from the early 20th-century movement pioneered by Marcel Duchamp. Li was inspired by the spirit of Dada, which she says embodies “the artistic process that goes against the norm.”

Here, get to know everything about Li, from her favorite fabrics to her snack of choice.

Astrological sign

Capricorn

Muse

Women who are not afraid to take risks, and who have an optimistic and playful attitude toward life

Materials of choice

Sportswear fabrics

Fun fact

I have an adorable pit bull mix named Luna. I adopted her last year just before fashion week—still not sure if that was good or bad timing!

Dream travel destinations

Japan and Los Angeles

Personal wardrobe staple

White cotton shirt

Favorite spot in New York

Chelsea—I love the galleries.

Last novel you loved

Since high school, I’ve always been more of a magazine girl.

Favorite film of all time

Paolo Sorrentino’s The Consequences of Love

Daily soundtrack

COS stores’ Soundcloud playlists

Drink order

Sparkling water

Standby snack

Cheetos and chips

Andrea Jiapei Li, available at H Lorenzo