What SKYLENCE does

SKYLENCE International Ltd is a London-based, privately-held contemporary womenswear brand that designs and sells luxury apparel blending modern European silhouettes with traditional Chinese cultural motifs. The company was founded in 2018 by Skylence Tian Mo Zheng, who remains Founder and Director; it is registered in England and Wales (company number 11475664) and operates with 11-50 employees. The assortment spans coats, jackets, dresses, knitwear, tops/blouses, skirts, trousers/shorts and scarves, with signature hand-embroidered pieces such as the Phoenix Heritage Trench Coat, Royal Yellow Crane Dress and Derling Embroidered Jacket. Production is executed by artisans in a private atelier and specialist workshops in Shanghai, while commercial operations are split between a London flagship boutique at 20-21 St. Christopher's Place and global direct-to-consumer e-commerce at skylence.com, with fulfilment from both London and Shanghai logistics centres.

SKYLENCE monetises through one-time unit sales of made and made-to-measure garments, priced from roughly $130 for entry blouses to over $6,000 for signature pieces, with prices displayed in nine currencies. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with a 10%-off-first-order email capture, organic social presence on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter, editorial content via the brand's Journal blog, and earned media in British Vogue, Tatler, Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair. Customer segments are horizontally defined: a primary segment of modern professional women seeking occasionwear that fuses heritage and contemporary silhouettes, and a secondary segment of fashion collectors and art enthusiasts (notably served by the limited Wendy Morrison x SKYLENCE capsule collection). Standard sizing spans UK 6-14 with free made-to-measure for sizes outside this range at extended lead times.

The business model is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investment, subsidiaries, or M&A history. Strategic positioning is anchored on cultural IP (named motifs with historical narratives), craft-based production (Shanghai artisans), collaborations (Wendy Morrison), and a social-impact partnership with Go Sister! supporting girls' education in Sichuan. Distribution relies on DTC e-commerce and a single UK boutique; geographic reach is international via flat-rate shipping (£20 outside the UK) but scale indicators (revenue, headcount growth, transaction volume) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SKYLENCE

Legal name

SKYLENCE International Ltd

Website

https://skylence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SKYLENCE International Ltd is a London-based, privately-held contemporary womenswear luxury brand that designs and sells hand-embroidered coats, dresses and accessories blending modern European silhouettes with traditional Chinese cultural motifs, serving modern professional women and fashion collectors via DTC e-commerce, a London flagship boutique and global shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Contemporary Womenswear

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Fashion (Ready-to-Wear & Couture) (CRAKAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Luxury Scarves, Gloves & Cold-Weather Accessories (CRAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Luxury womenswear
• Designer fashion
• Embroidered clothing
• Made-to-measure garments
• East-meets-West apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: SKYLENCE generates revenue through direct one-time product sales of luxury womenswear via their e-commerce platform. Products are sold at fixed retail prices in multiple currencies (USD, GBP, EUR, CNY, etc.) with shipping fees. International shipping is available to all countries outside the UK at a flat fee of £20. The company operates from London and Shanghai logistics centers, with sales contracts governed by English/Welsh law for London shipments and PRC law for Shanghai shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SKYLENCE designs, manufactures, and sells luxury contemporary womenswear that fuses modern European silhouettes with traditional Chinese cultural motifs such as phoenix, peony, crane, and dragon imagery, executed through hand embroidery and jacquard weaving in its Shanghai atelier. The product line spans coats, jackets, dresses, knitwear, tops, skirts, trousers, and scarves, with prices ranging from approximately $130 entry-level pieces to over $6,000 premium coats, and includes bespoke made-to-measure services for sizes outside the standard range. Sales occur direct-to-consumer through the skylence.com e-commerce platform and a single London flagship boutique, with international shipping supported from both London and Shanghai fulfilment centres.

Product overview

SKYLENCE is a London-based contemporary womenswear brand combining modern European design with traditional Chinese cultural and historical details. The product portfolio includes luxury coats (trench coats, embroidered coats), jackets (blazers, tweed jackets), dresses (qipao-inspired, embroidered, jacquard), knitwear, tops/blouses, skirts, trousers/shorts, and scarves. Notable collections include The Qipao Edit (contemporary Chinese dress reinterpretations) and the Wendy Morrison x SKYLENCE collaboration featuring artwork-inspired garments. The brand emphasizes hand embroidery, jacquard fabrics, and craftsmanship by artisans in Shanghai, with products ranging from $130 to over $6,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Qipao Edit: A hallmark collection within SKYLENCE - a contemporary take on the traditional Chinese Qipao dress for the modern woman with a distinctive European twist.
• Wendy Morrison x SKYLENCE

Products and services

• Luxury Coats Collection Luxury coats category offering trench coats, embroidered coats, and statement outerwear featuring Chinese cultural motifs such as phoenix and peony embroidery combined with Western tailoring, sold direct-to-consumer through skylence.com and the London boutique.
• Tailored Jackets Collection Tailored jackets and blazers featuring embroidered details, tweed fabrics, and Chinese-inspired button knots, designed as ready-to-wear pieces for professional and occasion settings.
• Luxury Dresses Collection Luxury dresses including qipao-inspired silhouettes, embroidered designs, and jacquard pieces combining traditional Chinese motifs with Western silhouettes, sold as ready-to-wear and made-to-measure through skylence.com.
• Knitwear Collection Knitwear pieces designed as part of the seasonal SKYLENCE womenswear collection for elevated everyday dressing.
• Tops and Blouses Collection Women's tops and blouses including jacquard tops, embroidered vests, silk blouses, and tailored shirt designs intended as elevated everyday and occasionwear staples.
• Skirts Collection Women's skirts ranging from embroidered designs to pleated and tweed styles featuring Chinese cultural patterns and motifs.
• Trousers and Shorts Collection Women's trousers and shorts in tailored and embroidered designs forming the bottomwear range within SKYLENCE's womenswear portfolio.
• Silk and Jacquard Scarves Collection Silk scarves and jacquard accessories featuring Chinese-inspired prints and patterns, sold as stand-alone accessory items within SKYLENCE's accessory offering.
• The Qipao Edit Hallmark sub-brand collection presenting a contemporary take on the traditional Chinese Qipao dress, with mini dresses, two-piece dress-and-shawl sets, and structured fitted dresses incorporating Chinese cultural elements with a European twist.
• Wendy Morrison x SKYLENCE Capsule Collection Limited capsule collection co-designed with British rug designer Wendy Morrison, translating her Talisman Dragon and Kujaku Peacock motifs into a wool cape, silk satin kimono robe, and silk jacquard scarves produced by SKYLENCE's Shanghai atelier.
• Phoenix Heritage Trench Coat Iconic signature wool-and-cotton blend trench coat inspired by the Chinese legend of the Phoenix Wearing Peony, featuring hand-embroidered phoenix and peony designs executed by artisans in Shanghai and available in multiple colourways.
• Royal Yellow Crane Dress A-line jacquard dress featuring intricate woven crane patterns inspired by imperial China, with silk lining and standing collar, retailed at $1,161 as part of SKYLENCE's signature iconics line.
• Qiaochu Embroidered Peacock Dress Embroidered dress named after Mandarin Chinese characters representing extraordinary talent and leadership, featuring peacock motifs with sequin-flower embellishments, retailed at $813.
• Heritage Houndstooth Coat Wool-rabbit hair blend coat featuring a British houndstooth pattern with handcrafted Chinese knot embellishments and tassels, sold as a signature ready-to-wear outerwear piece.
• Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Service Custom and made-to-measure order service for clients requiring sizes outside the standard UK 6-14 range, offered at no additional charge beyond an extended 10-15 working day lead time, executed in SKYLENCE's atelier production workflow.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Go Sister!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKYLENCE partners with Go Sister!, a grassroots organisation in Liangshan (Cold Mountain), Sichuan Province, China, dedicated to supporting young girls from underprivileged backgrounds in continuing their education. For many girls in rural and low-income communities, education can feel out of reach due to financial struggles. Go Sister! works to change that reality by providing mentorship, financial support, and essential resources. With every SKYLENCE garment sold, a proportion is donated directly to Go Sister! to provide school supplies, tuition support, and programs that empower girls to break the cycle of poverty.
• Wendy MorrisonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWendy Morrison x SKYLENCE collaboration is a limited capsule collection that brings art into motion through fashion. Wendy Morrison is a celebrated British rug designer and artist known for richly detailed, hand-crafted pieces with bold colour, layered mythologies, and distinctive visual universe featuring dragons, peacocks and talismanic motifs. The collaboration includes signature motifs: the Talisman Dragon and the Kujaku Peacock, translated into garments including a wool cape, silk satin kimono robe, and silk jacquard scarves. Pieces were brought to life by skilled artisans within SKYLENCE's private atelier and specialist workshops in Shanghai.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guo Pei: Beijing-based haute couture designer famed for elaborate Chinese-inspired embroidery and craftsmanship. Comparable cultural-rooted design language and artisan production model, though positioned at couture price points.
• Shanghai Tang: Hong Kong-headquartered luxury fashion house founded by David Tang, focused on modern Chinese-inspired ready-to-wear, accessories and homeware. The closest comparable in terms of East-West cultural positioning at luxury price points, though operating at a much larger scale.
• Vivienne Tam: New York-based Chinese-American designer whose collections merge Chinese cultural motifs with Western silhouettes — directly comparable to SKYLENCE's 'Cultured Attire' positioning. Operates at higher visibility but similar niche-luxury AOV.
• Needle & Thread: London-based contemporary luxury womenswear brand known for embellished, embroidered occasionwear with strong DTC e-commerce. Comparable in price architecture, London base, and craftsmanship-led positioning, though lacking the Chinese cultural narrative.
• Mary Katrantzou: London-based luxury womenswear designer known for statement prints and cultural/artistic motifs. Comparable scale, London base, and use of storytelling through pattern and motif, though rooted in Greek heritage rather than Chinese.
• Huishan Zhang: Chinese-born, London-based luxury womenswear designer blending Eastern aesthetics with European craftsmanship. Comparable in scale, London base, and East-meets-West positioning, with similar made-to-measure capability.

Broad incumbents

• Erdem: Established London-based luxury womenswear label known for ornate prints and embellishment with strong wholesale in department stores globally. Larger and more commercially mature, with overlapping craft-led aesthetic but Western-centric narrative.
• Alice + Olivia: New York-based contemporary luxury womenswear brand with strong DTC and boutique footprint, known for occasionwear and statement pieces. Comparable DTC operating model and price architecture, though at much larger scale and broader positioning.
• Roland Mouret: London-based luxury womenswear label with strong occasionwear and tailored dress positioning. Comparable London luxury womenswear category and AOV, though without the Chinese cultural motif layer.

Emerging players

• Laurence Xu: Chinese designer known for combining traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern Western silhouettes in luxury womenswear. Comparable cultural-fusion positioning, though primarily couture-focused rather than ready-to-wear DTC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skylenceofficial
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.skylence.com/products/yellow-crane-dress
• Xx.com/skylenceoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skylence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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