A Global Flight of Fashion: INF’s “RAVEN” Collection Takes Center Stage

*Photographed by Adam Liu* *@adam.l_1994*
*Performer/Artist :* mao_maaooo

The 2025 Fall/Winter fashion season is soaring to new heights with INF’s “RAVEN” collection, currently touring the world’s most prominent fashion weeks from London and Paris to Taipei. Drawing inspiration from the mystique and cultural significance of the raven, INF’s latest line interweaves sustainable design, indigenous totems, and modern aesthetics, resulting in timeless pieces that transcend style and eras.

*Photographed by Adam Liu* *@adam.l_1994*

Taking the World by Storm

At London and Paris Fashion Weeks, INF once again proved its innovative prowess, commanding global attention from prestigious outlets such as Forbes, ELLE Spain, ELLE Italy, and MARIE CLAIRE Italy. By weaving Taiwanese culture into each runway look, the independent label has captured the curiosity of international audiences, spotlighting Taiwan’s stories and heritage on the catwalks of Europe’s fashion capitals.

**The Mythical Appeal**

Designer **Wei Kuo** delved deep into the symbolism of the raven, an enigmatic figure commonly found in lore across various cultures. Whether in **Taiwan’s Rukai Tribe** or Nordic and Greek mythology, the raven stands as a bridge between wisdom and darkness, the known and unknown. Through meticulous design cues evoking the raven’s feathers, skeletal frame, and the dramatic motion of its wings every garment in the “RAVEN” collection offers a compelling conversation between myth and modernity.

**A Dance of Totems and Texture**

INF’s distinctive take on the **houndstooth pattern** features the raven’s flight woven into its geometry, paying homage to indigenous artistry. Color choices also play a significant role: deep **olive green** captures the raven’s secrecy, **fiery red**channels the bird’s creation myth, and **silent gray** evokes a tranquil timelessness. As the models glide across the runway, these prints unfurl with every step like the spread of a raven’s wings across the body.

A Theatrical Runway Experience

A contemporary dance performance opened the show, with dancers clad in garments that mimicked fluttering feathers. Their graceful, birdlike movements brought the raven’s essence to life, each step underscoring the collection’s fluid silhouettes and subtle construction details. The finale showcased Rukai singer-songwriter Shen Wen-cheng, who closed out the show in a moving tribute to his tribal heritage. Notably, the opening music was Shen’s earlier piece, “Song of the Little River,” enriched by the late uncle’s Rukai monologue a nod to history and identity that left the audience moved and inspired.

Sustainability in Motion

INF’s commitment to the environment remains steadfast. Upholding its principle of “one garment, multiple ways,” the brand introduced transformative pieces sleeves that transform into capes and detachable accessories giving wearers versatile styling options. Beyond adaptable designs, INF combats fabric waste by partnering with Wynist Retail Solutions Inc. Rather than discarding offcuts, the brand merges these textiles with recycled plastic pellets to create brand new materials, which in turn become garment hangers an elegant solution that closes the loop on waste.

Teaming up with Glenfiddich, INF brought the “RAVEN” theme to a spectacular after-party at the renowned CÉ LA VI Taipei rooftop. Featuring a dramatic feathered décor, the soirée introduced a specially crafted “Raven Cocktail,” highlighting Glenfiddich 12-Year Single Malt Whisky. Guests sipped on this singular blend while immersed in the collection’s mysterious energy an all-encompassing experience uniting taste, scent, and visual storytelling.

With designs rooted in Taiwan’s rich cultural narratives, INF continues to push boundaries, merging sustainability with storytelling. The “RAVEN” collection epitomizes the brand’s commitment to creating fashion imbued with both eco-conscious ethos and a reverence for heritage. As the global tour of “RAVEN” continues, INF’s vision of cultural fusion soars ever higher, ushering in a new era of fashion where myth, sustainability, and innovation coexist in perfect harmony.