Taipei, Taiwan – It is difficult to believe that a year has passed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. When closing our eyes and thinking of this previous year, it all feels like a two-minute-long film, repeating itself in a monotonous loop. Everything has happened so fast that, at times, it is as if the past twelve months have been nothing more than a blur of images in our memories, but also so slow that it makes it harder to deal with the tragedy of the situation and the pain so many have faced. Through it all, artists have been essential in supporting us in dealing with this pandemic. Their arts and crafts offer a form of escapism from the real world—a world of beauty and hope to look forward to in the days ahead. One of the main goals for the organizers and fashion designers at the hem of Taipei Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2021, held from March 10th to the 15th, was to help us remember the importance of human connection. In a country that has made significant strides in epidemic prevention, Taipei Fashion Week was held in person, a reminder to the world that the human spirit is resilient and that a brighter future does lie ahead.