Established in 1988, EP YAYING is a prestigious Chinese luxury brand.
"Ya" symbolizes grace and beauty, while "Ying" represents a radiant purity akin to jade.
EP YAYING curates a range of modern designs infused with oriental aesthetics, catering to the discerning tastes of today's sophisticated women.
In the past 30 years,
the success of EP YAYING Fashion Group growing from a small family-run garment factory to today's modern organization depends on two generations of YAYING people adhering to its indomitable "Fire Phoenix" spirit,
staying true to its beautiful aspiration,
sincere heart, and focus on innovation.
We have always cherished women's inner pursuit of elegance, which is our inexhaustible source of inspiration and the driving force to move forward.
Through creative design,
exquisite craftsmanship, and the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, we continue to deepen the Group's unique philosophy of “Balance, Love, Happiness",
and focus on the development of our main brand EP YAYING,
as well as emerging independent fashion brands and multi-brand retailers,
aiming to bring more women unique and elegant oriental art of life.
The Group has covered more than 210 cities in China and continues to expand worldwide.
In 2018, EP YAYING opened its first oversea store in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In the United States, EP YAYING launched its first store at American Dream Mall, New Jersey in 2022.
In the future,
we will enter Russian and Australian markets to satisfy increasing international demand.
EP YAYING's 30-year entrepreneurial journey is a vivid manifestation of China's deepening reform and prospering economy;
a testament to the continuous development of China's fashion industry; an epitome of Chinese brands advancing onto the world's stage.
In the past 30 years, the Group insisted on using high-quality materials to make beautiful clothing and bring about beauty to our female customers.
The Group aims to increase the influence of its main brand--EP YAYING, and build it as “The World's EP and China's YAYING".
Therefore, drive the development of sub brands with unique identities.
EP YAYING Fashion Group has a bigger vision rooted in China, bringing our brand to more countries with sustainable long-term strategies and steady growth.
Committed to its mission，EP YAYING is more than just a product or a brand, but represents a lifestyle, an artistic spirit and a kind of Chinese culture.
We will continue to write more stories right from the heart of Jiangnan in Jiaxing, strengthen our presence in Shanghai,
fortify our position in China, and actively link the global high-quality resource platforms.
We are looking forward to sharing the contemporary elegant fashion aesthetics from China with all consumers: The World's EP, China's YAYING.
The origin of EP YAYING Fashion Group's beautiful enterprise can be traced back to Jiaxing in Jiangnan China, during the country's period of economic reform in 1979, when late founder Zhang Baorong pioneered the establishment of the first collectively owned village apparel enterprise in Luodong village – Luodong Garment Factory.
1988
Against a backdrop of extremely difficult social and economic conditions, Zhang Baorong undertook the management of Luodong Hongzheng Garment Factory and began specializing in the production of women's silk clothing and men's shirts. His son, Zhang Hwaming, joined the business shortly after.
1991-1995
Zhang Hwaming and his wife, Dai Xueming, successfully opened up and expanded the Beijing market with Jiangnan's high-quality silk clothing.
1995
Zhang Hwaming registered the trademark for the brand "YAYING".
1996
Zhang Huaming officially took over the company as General Manager and began transforming YAYING as a high-quality women's fashion brand.
2003
During the SARS outbreak, YAYING was in a commercial downturn. The company survived against all difficulties by actively carried out internal training for 100 days, established the 6+1 business model, and launched a comprehensive transformation and upgrading.
2005
EP YAYING held its first fashion show at the China International Fashion Week.
2009
The Group launched it new "Double Love' fashion brand.
2012
Double Love rolled out its brand revamp with its new flagship store at Nanjing.
2014
The Group launched its contemporary designer brand N.Paia.
2015
As "Global Partner" to the Milan World Expo, EP YAYING designed and created the uniforms for the China Pavilion.
2016
The Group launched a new concept multi-brand factory retailer, DA YA JIA, and opened childrenswear retailer brand, LITTLE SPACE.
2017
N.Paia held its first fashion show at the China Fashion Week. EP YAYING Fashion Group became the permanent strategic partner for the World Internet Conference.
2018
The Group celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a huge gala held at Wuzhen, themed "Dignified and Elegant Hearts", pledging to a new 30 years ahead. EP YAYING held its first dual-brand fashion show, themed EP YAYING Night, to launch its EP 2019S/S and YAYING Haute Couture collection, at the 2019 China international Fashion Week. EP YAYING opened its first store in the SEA region, in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur in 2018, and began to rollout more stores globally.
2019
EP YAYING transformed and established a new product style: younger, more fun and ageless, and with a new visual image that match the younger customer market. YAYING launched its 2020 haute couture collection in its debut solo fashion show with the theme of “HwaShan” on the rooftop of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
2020
After the outbreak of COVID-19, YAYING actively responded to the epidemic and displayed social responsibilities. During the Spring Festival, 501 people supported the production of medical protective clothing; the supply chain was rapidly transformed and fully engaged in the production of protective masks for civilian use, with a cumulative total of more than 9.27 million masks; a donation of 3 million yuan was made to the anti-epidemic work in Wuhan and Jiaxing, through the Red Cross Society of Jiaxing City.
2021
After 5 years, EP YAYING Fashion & Arts Centre was officially opened, affirming its commitment to the communication of arts, culture, Chinese heritage and contemporary fashion. The Centre was designed by famous Chinese architect Zhang Yong He and occupied a total area of 37 acres and a floor area of 25,000 square meters.
