In its culmination, women gathered in a workshop where individual choices of exposure transformed into a collective act of intimacy and strength.
More than fashion, CURTAIN speaks of freedom, diversity, and the power of vulnerability.
CURTAIN is ENCIICNE’s debut collection, a photographic book where knitwear, nudity, and narrative photography unfold as a journey from concealment to revelation, tracing self-discovery and courage.
In its culmination, women gathered in a workshop where individual choices of exposure transformed into a collective act of intimacy and strength.
More than fashion, CURTAIN speaks of freedom, diversity, and the power of vulnerability.
About the Designer
ENCI HUANG (b.1999) is a Chinese artist and fashion designer whose practice weaves together knitwear and conceptual photography. Through these mediums, she explores the fragile intersections of body, gender, and emotional memory, creating works that oscillate between intimacy and confrontation.
Our Story
ENCIICNE — founded by a Chinese designer, blurs the boundaries between fashion and art through emotional creation and documentary photography. Labeled as minimalist, provocative, and intimate, the brand spans ready-to-wear and artisanal pieces, exploring the interplay of body, gender, and society.
At its core, ENCIICNE transforms personal experience into artistic language. Using nudity and transparent knitwear, exposure becomes not sexualized but a symbol of freedom and diversity. By elevating individual intimacy into collective strength, the brand unites contemporary art, social issues, and fashion in a singular vision.
Milestone
ENCI’s representative work CURTAIN received the Special Mention Award from Fondazione Sozzani and a Special Commendation from ITS, affirming ENCIICNE as an emerging voice in contemporary fashion and art. In 2024, invited by Sara Maino Sozzani, ENCIICNE held its first solo exhibition at Fondazione Sozzani, Milan. Co-curated with the foundation, the week-long showcase engaged an international audience and highlighted the brand’s growing artistic recognition.
Innovation in Knitting
Crafted on Germany’s high-precision STOLL knitting machines—renowned worldwide for over a century of innovation in flat knitting technology—and employing the Tube technique, the collection is made from a refined BCI cotton and silk blend yarn for a soft, delicate touch. Surface patterns interwoven with 100% polyester and spandex create a richly intricate and distinctive texture. Naturally elastic and close-fitting, the fabric offers both comfort and inclusivity, adapting to diverse body shapes while highlighting the feminine silhouette. Designed to be worn alone or layered with outerwear, the collection embodies modern sophistication, confident allure, and the innovative spirit of knitwear.