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Transformable structured garments

A project by: Yi Zhou

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WE RAISED £1,000

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This project received pledges on Fri 25 Aug 2023
Transformable garments

My project

This project explores the translation of expandable structures into clothing design. The main idea came from an interesting origami technique. I experimented with a lot of folding to transform it into a special garment structure. The aim of the project is to create a garment that can be transformed to create a new concept of clothing. It will lead to new visual effects of the garment and create new adjustable shapes. I am in the process of raising funds to further develop this project.

Who am I?

I am an MA Fashion Designer from Kingston University. I love everything about structural design and enjoy the process of translating structural design into garments.

My story

I'm a more neutral designer and I think some mechanical or heavy industrial designs can translate well into clothing construction. It is not limited to surface design; deep design can also be translated. My starting point is clothing that people wear in extreme conditions, using tools that are mostly extensible. I expanded the subject area to include adaptability at its core, as stretching is about better adaptation, and I could find many different ways of stretching under the general condition of adaptability. In the end, I conditioned my design of interesting garments on mechanical ways of adapting through a lot of experimentation.

Where will the money go?

I will be spending my grant money mainly on fabrics and costume shoots. Here is my budget.

  • Structural research: £50
  • Clothing Fabrics: £600
  • Accessories: £50
  • Hiring Models: £100
  • Photography: £200

Rewards

Hey! I have some cool rewards! Your donation represents your support and anticipation, and you will be invited to experience my work in the final showroom and receive a physical copy of the work. Regardless of your contribution, I will include your name in my list of project supporters.

Find us here

You can find me on Instagram: zhouy_iiiii

Help us succeed!

Your support will give me a lot of motivation to finish this project better. Thank you very much for every support!