Design Publication

Design Publication

Design Publication featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Peacebird

Peacebird is a modular down jacket designed for outdoor use in polar regions. The jacket has three layers joined by zippers: a windproof and waterproof outer shell, a heat retention layer with down or fleece lining, and a base layer worn close to the skin. The two linings can be removed, so the jacket adapts to different temperatures. The shell is made of Gore TEX fabric, while shoulders, elbows and the lower hem use Cordura fabric and reflective fibers. A reflective membrane and a positioning system assist search and rescue.

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Skin Lift

Skin Lift is a bra designed to lift loose skin on the abdomen. Hypoallergenic adhesive strips are bonded to hook and loop fastening and are attached inside the garment, which is lined with brushed nylon. The strips are pressed onto the skin, and the shoulder straps are then pulled up to raise the skin to the desired height. The lifted skin looks smoother and the waistline looks slimmer, without surgery. Skin Lift is offered in three sizes, with extensions for the largest size, and the disposable strips are sold in packs of ten.

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Hybrid Beauty

The design of Hybrid Beauty collection is to use the cuteness as the survival mechanism. Founded cute features are ribbons, ruffles, and flowers, and they are remade by traditional millinery and couture techniques. This recreates old couture techniques to modern hybrid, which is romantic, dark, but also eternal. The whole design process of Hybrid Beauty promotes sustainability to create timeless designs.

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Broken Sovereign

Broken Sovereign is a womenswear collection of five looks inspired by Tang Dynasty dress and Malaysian Chinese culture. The jacket shape refers to a Tang Dynasty greeting pose. Wide Tang sleeves are combined with a trench coat to suggest layering and constraint. Neoprene is used for the jackets and coats, as the fabric holds shape and accepts digital printing. Suede is used for the vests, tops, skirts and dresses. Old garments are draped on a dummy to form new shapes. The bamboo print recalls a Hokkien festival and reminds younger generations not to forget their mother tongue.

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SS2019 Splash Silicone Rubber Clothing

'Splash' is a collection made of silicone rubber, a versatile material the designer has been using to create her sci-fi ambience concepts since 2014. The designer developed a special molding-casting technology to construct her silicone garments. The pieces created are highly eco-friendly as there is no waste during the creative process and they are also waterproof and easy-to-clean. The title "splash' refers to the technology, which involves injecting water between layers of silicone.

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River to Ocean

River to Ocean is an all gender fashion collection of six looks. The collection is divided into three themes named Meet with flowers, Meet with air and Meet with earth. Each theme includes one womenswear look and one menswear look in the same pattern with different colour palettes. Layers, pleats and small handmade flower details give the garments a fluid movement. Custom fabrics were developed, and leftover fabric pieces were reused through a new fabric manipulation method to avoid waste. The hats and one vest are 3D printed in resin and assembled by hand as wearable sculptures.

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