Founder & Creative Director:
Ascending Dimensions through Fashion: Yuchen Han Activates the 'Glitch Key,' Unveiling Humanity’s Gateway to an Enlightened New World.
1, Yuchen Han: A Visionary of Fashion and Spiritual Awakening
Yuchen Han, the visionary founder of ALIENANT, transcends the role of a mere fashion designer. He is a herald of transformative eras, melding personal resilience and spiritual awakening into a global call for empowerment and progressive civilization. His journey, bridging personal trauma with enlightenment, redefines fashion as a conduit for epochal change.
2, "Dreamscape Genesis: The Ant's Struggle in the Mist"
Amid the trials of a turbulent childhood, Shadowed by his father's abuse and alienation, a recurring nightmare lingered in his psyche – that of a solitary ant grappling with the weight of a colossal grain of rice, journeying through endless white mist. This vision, though rooted in adversity, became the cornerstone of his creative awakening. It was the fearless creativity of Lady Gaga that kindled his inner spark. Fashion evolved into his vessel of empowerment, driven by a desire to uplift others who endured similar trials.
3, "From New York's Crucible to ALIENANT's Emergence and 'Glitch' Art"
In 2017, Yuchen's odyssey led him to FIT's MFA program, a journey fueled by a decade-long education and passion for art and fashion. However, he soon found himself grappling with deep depression. From these depths in 2019, ALIENANT emerged –a brand rising from the ashes, symbolizing resilience and hope. ALIENANT elevated fashion beyond mere clothing,becoming armor and healing for the soul, and a 'wearable defense mechanism' against the rigors of life. It was here that he also pioneered his signature ‘Glitch’ art, an artistic expression finding harmony and beauty in life’s fragmented experiences, embracing the allure of imperfection.
4, "The Hermit's Path: Solitude Amidst Chaos"
ALIENANT's 2020 NYFW debut, a beacon of triumph, was quickly eclipsed by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the two years of ensuing solitude, Yuchen embarked on a hermit-like journey, finding solace in literature and physical transformation serving as bulwarks against depression, forging his path to resurgence.
5, "2022: The Triumphant Return"
The year 2022 marked a pivotal resurgence for ALIENANT. As the world emerged from its cocoon, so did the brand, reclaiming its throne with prestigious honors like the YU PRIZE and the YINGER PRIZE. Collaborations with global giants like UGG, Li-Ning, and ByteDance not only signified commercial triumph but also a synergy of shared visions. His creations, worn by icons like Coldplay, Austin Millz, and Nle Choppa, amplified ALIENANT’s global impact.
6, "A Visionary's Epiphany: Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment"
The 2023 debut of 'Destroy and Restructure' heralded Yuchen's renaissance from a grueling four-year battle with depression, catapulting him into the limelight of the commercial world. By piecing together his ‘Glitch Puzzle’, the journey culminated in an epiphany, providing profound answers to his lifelong questions, and redefining his life's purpose– transforming personal resilience into a beacon for global global spiritual awakening and collective empowerment. 'Glitch' has since emerged as a 'Rift in Time', a portal to new realms of consciousness.
Under Yuchen's visionary leadership, ALIENANT redefines the boundaries of fashion. It now stands as a key, a gateway, and the illuminating force of a movement towards spiritual awakening. As a trailblazer, it guides humanity towards an enlightened future by unveiling truths, reshaping not only the world of fashion but also the very world we inhabit."
2025
NEW GEN DESIGNER PRIZE WINNER - HARBIN FASHION WEEK
2024
SFDA MEMBER - Shanghai Fashion Design Association
nominee for forbes 30 u 30 2025 north america
2023
30 Under 30-All America Chinese Youth Federation
2022
The Winner of YU PRIZE - Rising Voices Award
The Winner of YINGER PRIZE - Grand Award
Rise Up Sustainable fashion Award - Finalists
YU PRIZE - Finalists
Netflix Next in fashion season 2 Casting candidate
The KOL and brand Ambassador of Faber-Castell
2020
New Order of Fashion Talents
Not Just A Label X Swatch On Award - Finalists
Project Runway season 19 Casting candidate
VOGUE TALENT
iD X Artsthresd X Gucci Global Design Graduates
2019
Gucci fellowship 2019 finalists
Creation of ALIENANT in New York
2017
Finalists of Lane Crawford Creative Call Out Prize