Bwonz Mòd · 2024
Reinterpretation Of Changshan Rad
by Tong Tong
- A' Design Award Bwonz 2024 in Mòd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 92,381
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About Reinterpretation Of Changshan Rad
Desen sa a onore elegans etènèl Changshan nan, yon rad tradisyonèl chinwa pou gason ki moun respekte anpil. Nan evoke silouèt rafine l la, entèpretasyon sa a konbine eritaj ak inovasyon avèk pwouès. Koutli vètikal yo ak pòch ki entegre diskrètman amelyore fonksyonalite a pandan l ap konsève modesti a. Fabrike ak twil lenn ki gen yon wo tòsyon, li ofri sipò estriktirèl ak yon aparans san pli. Atravè metòd taye metikilè, defi pou reimajine kòl la depase pandan l ap asire ni koub lis ni entegrite estriktirèl.
About the A' Design Award Bwonz
Reinterpretation Of Changshan Rad se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Reinterpretation Of Changshan Rad pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Reinterpretation Of Changshan Rad satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.
Press Kit
- 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.
- Image Credits
- Image #1-5 Photographer：Yuxian He, 2023
Image #1-5 Model: Junxian Ouyang, 2023
