Author Archives: ndhieu

NAME : Frederika Cynthia Dewi

THEME OF YOUR WORK : Tale of Two – Pre-Spring 2023

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK : Tale of Two: Pre-Spring 2023 by Frederika is a juxtaposition between inspirational Bishu Reclaimed Wool material from Japan with Hand-drawn Batik (batik tulis) from Indonesia. In the creation of the apron batik motif, Frederika refers back to Sam Pek Eng Tay’s folklore from China back in the Tang Dynasty, which has been a major reference for Batik motifs during Japanese occupation years in Indonesia back in 1942-1945. The Sakura Flowers, Moon and Peacock was sewn on top of the Cloud Parang batik motif, to recreate the tale in a modern way.

NAME :Vijay Kumar

THEME OF YOUR WORK : Atulya ( अतुल्य )

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :Atulya is a Sanskrit word, which means ‘Incredible’.
My design represents a modern lady who is confident with her own look and wants equality in all aspects of her life.
With her own individuality she can define her own world. She is unmatchable and that’s why she is ‘Incredible’.
This world will be a much better place when we don’t discriminate against any individual, despite their color/race/gender.
Design Philosophy : Futuristic collection with structural experimentation in avant-garde philosophy.

NAME : Karen Lee

THEME OF YOUR WORK : Bishu Reclaimed Wool

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK : As the theme revolves around the wool fabric that originated from Aichi prefecture, the work highlights the woven texture of the fabric and fabric grains. A down to earth look with the combination use of 4 neutral earth shades, further enhanced with raw finishing on the layered hem. The work was sustainably created with a zero waste pattern method and biodegradable fabric (Bishu reclaimed wool).

NAME :Haziq Zainurin

THEME OF YOUR WORK :Origami. (ori : folding , kami : paper). The art of folding paper

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :The design is derived from origami integrating with key fabric. The function of wool and the art of folding paper which create a geometric pattern. It can be seen by the outerwear and pants while the origami is portrayed by the fold over shoulder outerwear with geometric patch and see-through outline. The androgynous overall look.

NAME :Joee Fung

THEME OF YOUR WORK :Mysterious

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :Inspire by the fabric, as wool to a trench coat to a more avant garde design.
My design is a double side reversible trench coat and a detachable mesh sleeves top.
It’s inspired by 1900 British menswear. They used darker colors symbolic of mystery, power, elegance, and sophistication.
To pair with dark brown Bishu Reclaimed Wool I added an orange color making the design more feminine and bright and a hint of modern feel.

NAME : Jirapa Monchaitanapat

THEME OF YOUR WORK : Crane Coat Dress

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK : A deep V coat dress inspired by nature and textures on the ground during the winter months
with muted colors of brown and gray. There are small hints of shine and black using embroidery

to outline the crane cutouts and tree bark textures.

NAME : Paola Palomeque

THEME OF YOUR WORK :Asymmetrical Bishu Reclaimed Wool

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :“Asymmetrical Bishu Reclaimed Wool” is a autumn/winter women’s evening wear collection,
inspired by different shapes and asymmetry, patterns such as long, short, long and short, long,
short are implemented into the design. The Bishu Reclaimed Wool inspired the use of Mulberry
silk in this collection as both fabrics have thrived in the same region of Japan.

NAME :Hay Mar Win

THEME OF YOUR WORK :The Moment

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :This design represents my current emotions, the ideas and experiments at the moment.
It aims to generate positive emotions of the wearer with playful colours, visuals, interesting construction shape and volume.
To enhance the concept of sustainability, I utilized zero-waste techniques such as traditional crochet and sashiko stitching techniques by using recycled yarns.

NAME :Michaela Day & Alexis Doan

THEME OF YOUR WORK :Japan’s Fashion Evolution in the 1980s

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :In the 1980s, Japan evolved from its traditional roots to new age design. We used Bishu wool to represent the traditions of Japan as the foundation of the new generation. The silhouette of our look combines 80s icons, Yohji Yamamoto’s deconstructed, loose fitting suits with Issey Miyake’s famous staircase pleats.

NAME :Margarita & Cristina Ng Ng

THEME OF YOUR WORK :co: Existence

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK :The existence of dualism is based on two singularities. Their twofold nature becomes fragments of memories that intertwine within one. Layers of aging revolve around their existence like a blanket of memories. Thus, duality can’t exist without two singularities.