Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Fasain, Aodaich agus Trusgain Competition Category.
IarannFasan· 2026
Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain
by Xinyu Zheng
Client: Tulip 'n room
Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Fasan Category
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The Design
About Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain
'S e cruinneachadh fasain a th' ann am Floral Album a fhuair a bhrosnachadh bho dhealbhan teaghlaich bho na 1980an. Tha an cruinneachadh air a dhèanamh de dh'aodaichean deadstock air an cur còmhla ri grunn dhòighean làmh-cheàird. Tha obair-ghrèis làimhe, croiseid, grìogagachadh, fighe agus grèis tar-ghreim air an cur ri meileabhaid agus ri aodaichean trìd-shoilleir ann an sreathan. Tha oirean croiseid agus pìosan fighte a' gabhail a-steach eileamaidean seacain a ghlacas an solas nuair a ghluaiseas an neach a tha gan caitheamh. Tha gach ball-aodaich air a thogail fa leth, agus mar sin chan eil pìos sam bith air ath-dhèanamh. Tha a h-uile pìos ann am meud saor. Tha an cruinneachadh a' ceangal obair-làimhe mhionaideach ri ath-chleachdadh stuthan a chaidh a leigeil seachad.
The Recognition
About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award
Tha Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Floral Album Cruinneachadh Fasain airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This collection reinterprets craftsmanship through the integration of deadstock fabrics and multiple handcraft techniques. Each garment is individually constructed using hand embroidery, crochet, beading, and hand knitting, resulting in unique pieces with no repetition. By layering reclaimed materials with detailed surface work, the collection highlights the value of overlooked resources and connects tactile craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibility.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- All the pieces are free size.
- Tags
- tulip n room, sustainable fashion, hand embroidery, deadstock fabrics, recycled materials, haute couture
- Production Technology
- Each piece is developed using deadstock fabrics combined with multiple handcraft techniques. Velvet, crochet, beading, embroidery, knitting, and cross stitch are applied through experimental craftsmanship. The production process integrates hand beaded garments, crocheted trims with sequin elements, knitted pieces using sequin yarns, and layered transparent textiles. The approach balances couture level precision with sustainable material practices.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge lay in balancing nostalgic aesthetics with sustainable production limits. Many desired fabrics were no longer available, requiring extensive trials with deadstock and recycled materials. Achieving hand-embroidered precision on uneven surfaces demanded technical adaptation. The process also involved redefining femininity through craft while ensuring each garment remained wearable and relevant to modern audiences.
- Research
- The research began as a qualitative exploration of how emotional memory can shape sustainable fashion. The objective was to reinterpret 1980s silhouettes using responsible materials and handcraft techniques. Research methods included material experimentation, archival image analysis, and wearer interviews to study emotional connection to garments. Results revealed that tactile handwork and recycled materials enhance both emotional resonance and sustainability awareness in contemporary fashion.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by my grandmothers photographs from the 1980s, this project examines fashion as a carrier of personal and collective memory. Visual elements from domestic environments such as lace curtains, plastic flowers, and embroidered tablecloths are abstracted and translated into textiles, surface embellishments, and silhouette structures. The collection reinterprets nostalgia through contemporary design, positioning fashion as an archive of identity, cultural inheritance, and transformation.
- Project Duration
- This project was initiated in April 2023 and completed in September 2024 in New York.
- Operation Flow
- The collection is experienced through movement and tactile interaction. As the wearer moves, layered embroidery and sequins catch light, revealing hidden patterns and shifting textures. The garments invite sensory engagement, encouraging emotional connection through touch and reflection. Each piece performs as both clothing and storytelling medium, blending comfort with expressive form.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Xinyu Zheng, 2025.
Trademark (2025) Tulip N’ Room. - Team Members
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- Image Credits
- Stefy Lin, 2024.
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