Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina by Tong Tong

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina by Tong Tong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Moda, Bisti ug Sinina Competition Category.

BronseModa· 2024

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina

by Tong Tong

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina

Ang disenyo naghimaya sa walay kataposan nga elegansya sa Changshan, usa ka gitahod nga tradisyonal nga sinina sa mga lalaking Intsik. Sa pagpukaw sa iyang pinino nga silweta, kining bag-ong interpretasyon hapsay nga nagsagol sa kabilin uban sa inobasyon. Ang patindog nga mga tahiin ug maampingong gisagol nga mga bulsa nagpalambo sa gamit samtang nagbantay sa kamodesto. Gihimo gikan sa high twist wool twill, naghatag kini og suportang pang-istruktura ug hitsura nga walay kunot. Pinaagi sa makuti nga mga pamaagi sa panahi, ang hagit sa pag-reimagine sa liog nalabwan samtang nagsiguro sa hapsay nga mga kurba ug integridad sa istruktura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Reinterpretation Of Changshan Sinina nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: While striving to preserve its overall minimal and elongated silhouette, I endeavor to innovate this historical wardrobe classic through various tailoring methods, achieving a design that harmonizes tradition with modernity. Vertical seams were introduced to control volume, seamlessly blending the original stand collar into one piece with the body panels and discreetly incorporating in-seam pockets. Instead of the traditional side slash, inverted pleats were added to the side seams to enhance mobility while maintaining a modest appearance. Additionally, compared to the original, the overlapping front opening was shortened more towards the center with a slightly slanted curve for easier access.
Dimensions & Packaging: Full-body Length
Tags: Fashion, Clothing Design, Cultural Heritage, Chinese Traditional Culture, Tailoring
Production Technology: A high-twist wool twill for this project was chosen due to its springy nature. It creates an ideal structural support for the garment, as well as a wrinkle-free character which contributes to the smooth and minimal image of traditional Changshan.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge in realizing this design lay in the neck area. With the traditional neckline replaced by a series of vertical seams from the body panels, achieving the correct collar shape proved difficult initially. To address this, multiple trial iterations were conducted to refine the patterns for utmost accuracy. Following fabric cutting, the neck area underwent molding under steam and iron to create the smooth curve of the collar. Additionally, hymo was pad-stitched to provide sufficient structural support for the garment.
Research: Extensive historical and visual research was conducted to facilitate the creation of this design. To gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the original design of the Changshan, historical photographs and documentaries were reviewed via digital databases, such as the BIFT Museum.
Inspiration: This design draws inspiration from the iconic Changshan, a traditional Chinese menswear garment.With its lean yet elegant silhouette, the Changshan was a wardrobe staple for men during the Republic of China era(1912-1949). Its floor-sweeping body, dolman sleeves, Mandarin collar, and overlapping front opening made it a symbol of social status and literacy.
Project Duration: This Garment was designed in December 2021 and finished in the beginning of January 2022 in Chicago.
Operation Flow: The garment is designed to be worn as a coat.
Team Members: Tong Tong
Image Credits: Image #1-5 Photographer：Yuxian He, 2023
Image #1-5 Model: Junxian Ouyang, 2023