Queen of Knitwear and her Chinese label take the fashion world by storm

The founder of PH5, Wei Lin, has been credited for revolutionising knitwear. PHOTO: PH5
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SINGAPORE – Canadian social media influencer @Izzipoopi got a whopping 45 million views when she posted a video of herself in a dress on Instagram in October 2022.

Her Sponde UV Reactive Reversible Maxi Dress by knitwear label PH5 is anything but ordinary. The yarn is coated with a chemical that reacts to light, causing it to change colours within seconds.

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