French designer inspired by Chinese jacquard art in Shanghai

english.shanghai.gov.cn| July 31, 2026

Ludovic Alban, a French designer who's worked with top international luxury brands, was invited to Shanghai's Songjiang district, where he was impressed by its rich jacquard heritage. Fusing French design with traditional Chinese craftsmanship, he and local artisans developed exclusive jacquard textiles ahead of a "Songjiang Weaving"-themed exhibition in Paris from Sept 1 to 6.