The Shanghai-style porcelain brand Dayun Meici defines the modern expression of Chinese porcelain with a fashionable narrative
In the wave of contemporary revival of Eastern aesthetics, Dayun Meici, a Shanghai-based haute couture porcelain brand founded in 2019, is redefining the modern expression of Chinese porcelain with its aesthetic philosophy of "heritage as its foundation and fashion as its wings." As China's first high-fired porcelain fashion brand, it is carving out a contemporary path for porcelain fashion at the confluence of tradition and modernity, guided by its unique Shanghai-style aesthetic sensibility.
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Dayun 2021 Glazed Tortoiseshell Porcelain - Fulu (Blessing and Prosperity) Teapot Set
Wings of Craftsmanship: The Fashionable Breakthrough of Glaze Innovation
Building upon a foundation of classical heritage, the brand has positioned glaze color research and development as its core mission. Investing significant effort into R&D on the basis of existing top-tier techniques, it continuously experiments with glaze formulas and firing tests, striving to create unique glaze colors imbued with a contemporary spirit . In 2021, the brand drew inspiration from the classic tortoiseshell glaze (daimao you), developing a new "glazed tortoiseshell glaze" that achieves a more fluid and blended effect, resembling the lustrous, translucent quality of glass . By 2023, it reinterpreted the classic black-glazed "Leaf Porcelain," creating a retro series with an iridescent effect that enhanced the artistic quality of the porcelain . In 2025, coinciding with the Year of the Snake, Dayun Meici innovatively developed the "Partridge-Snake Pattern Glaze," a breakthrough that showcases the brand's innovative capabilities. Based on the traditional color patterns of the partridge, the new natural glaze develops a distinctive bleeding effect during high-temperature firing, resulting in a vibrant and variable surface reminiscent of snake skin . In terms of technique, the brand skillfully employs three methods—"splashing color" (pocai), "dotting color" (diancai), and "painting color" (huacai)—to apply the snake pattern glaze to specific details . This approach preserves the vessel's minimalist essence while adding a unique artistic charm; the bleeding effect in the kiln ensures each piece is one-of-a-kind . This persistent dedication to glaze innovation reflects Dayun Meici's profound commitment to the aesthetics of craftsmanship
Dayun 2025 Serpentine Glaze - Dotting Color Partridge-Snake Pattern "Song Rhyme" Luck-pouch Teapot
Shanghai-Style Aesthetics: Contemporary Transformation of Traditional Beauty
By integrating the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty with Shanghai-style culture, Dayun Meici has established a distinct brand identity, offering a modern reinterpretation of classical aesthetics that revitalizes them with contemporary relevance. The brand describes its works as "art in daily life," ensuring that each piece balances everyday functionality with artistic expression. This approach reflects the core spirit of Shanghai-style culture—open, inclusive, and blending Eastern and Western influences—while also conveying a nuanced attitude toward living. This philosophy is further manifested in the brand’s expansion from traditional tea sets to modern daily utensils such as mugs, coffee cups, liqueur glasses, wine decanters, and vases. Through a contemporary design language, Dayun Meici interprets a lifestyle rooted in Eastern wisdom, integrating porcelain artistry into modern living scenarios. In 2024, the brand’s Glazed Tortoiseshell Porcelain Accordion Mug was recognized as a "Shanghai Gift," and in 2025, four of its works were selected for the same accolade: the Yulania Flower Golden Branch Incense Cup, the Partridge-Snake Pattern Liqueur/Tea Cup, the Partridge-Snake Pattern Hoof Coffee Cup, and the Misty Blue Starry Sky Gold-Accented Owner’s Cup. These designs exemplify the "practical yet refined" fashion ethos characteristic of Shanghai-style aesthetics
Dayun Tortoiseshell Porcelain Accordion Mug
Dayun Partridge-Snake Pattern Hoof Coffee Cup
Global Stage: Showcasing the Strength of Chinese Brands
The innovative spirit of Dayun Meici (大蕴美瓷) has been prominently displayed on the international stage, demonstrating the capability of Chinese brands . In April 2022, the brand was invited to participate in the Florence Handicraft Exposition. At the event, it presented its Leaf Porcelain tea set and Tortoiseshell Porcelain mug, which attracted significant attention. Notably, the exquisite Small Leaf Porcelain set was featured in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. In June 2025, Dayun Meici was invited to make an appearance at the Osaka Expo, participating in the thematic activity "Building Future Lifestyles Together Through Tea" . During the event, an immersive porcelain culture experience space, co-created by Dayun Meici and the organizers, became a cultural highlight on the Expo stage . The brand's exhibited "Black Glaze Partridge-Snake Pattern 'Old Money' Style" series was particularly well-received by the audience and garnered widespread praise from representatives of the Osaka Expo organizing committee and guests from the Chinese and Japanese art and design communities . They remarked that Dayun Meici's products not only showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Eastern tea culture but also communicate a unique brand aesthetic through modern design language, serving as an elegant bridge connecting different cultures
Dayun Classic Small Leaf Porcelain Set
Dayun Exhibition Booth at the 2022 Florence Handicraft Exposition
Dayun Meici Display Area at the 2025 Osaka Expo
Dayun Meici, a governing council member brand of the Shanghai International Fashion Federation. Creating a new context for porcelain fashion with its philosophy of "Heritage as the foundation, fashion as the wings." In an era of growing cultural confidence, this endeavor represents not just the building of a brand, but a vivid practice of innovatively transforming traditional Chinese culture for the contemporary era. From Shanghai to the world, and from tradition to modernity, Dayun Meici is using its stylish and exquisite porcelain pieces to narrate the contemporary story of Eastern aesthetics, showcasing the innovative vitality of Shanghai-style culture。
Dayun 2026 New Preview - Partridge-Snake Pattern "Time Stroll" Series Mug