London Design Silver

2026

aqpa Warm Ginger Garden Tea Soirée

Entrant

aqpa

Category

Fashion Design - Children's Clothing

Client's Name

aqpa

Country / Region

China

Tailored for babies, this collection of cotton-padded clothes redefines warmth by moving beyond the traditional reliance on high filling weight. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Chinese medicine wisdom that “ginger wards off the cold,” it innovatively infuses the fabric with a warm-ginger fiber (a fiber derived from natural plants). Leveraging the fiber’s innate heat-generating and heat-retaining properties, it provides active warmth for a gentle, lasting defense against the chill. Designed to rest softly against babies’ tender skin, the fabric fully meets the highest safety standards (Class A) for textile products—free from fluorescent agents, formaldehyde, and other harmful substances. Enhanced by 10A physical antibacterial protection, it is perfectly suited for babies with sensitive skin.
In terms of aesthetic design, this collection beautifully balances a sense of ceremony with everyday practicality, striving to visually convey warmth. The brand’s signature IP characters (including the sheep, goose, and rabbit) dressed in fine attire are cleverly placed within elegant frames, fostering a charming, fairy-tale atmosphere as if they were attending a “Warm Ginger Tea Party.” The color palette is anchored by low-saturation warm neutrals. For instance, the “Palace of Mirrors” style mainly adopts rice apricot and warm gray to present an understated, serene, and refined aesthetic, accented with soft hues like khaki and sea salt, enhancing the overall welcoming appeal. Furthermore, the collection is uncompromising in its attention to details: a flat, seamless construction and exterior labeling effectively prevent any friction against delicate skin; buttons are securely reinforced to eliminate swallowing or choking hazards; all drawstring lengths strictly adhere to national safety regulations. In addition, the entire collection is crafted using eco-friendly printing and dyeing technology, ensuring high color fastness while maintaining exceptional breathability and skin-friendliness.

Credits

General Manager
Shuiping Fu
Illustrator
Yixiao Wang
Designer
Minhan Li
Design Manager
Shenglong Liang
Design Director
Xisong Zhong
Designer
Cuimin Zheng
Illustrator
Quan Ju
Illustrator
Xueping Xie
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