The Form of Power コスチュームデザイン by Xinyi Chen

The Form of Power コスチュームデザイン by Xinyi Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ファッション・アパレル・衣服デザイン Competition Category.

鉄ファッション· 2025

The Form of Power コスチュームデザイン

by Xinyi Chen

Client: Xinyi Chen

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in ファッション Category

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The Design

About The Form of Power コスチュームデザイン

急速に進化する社会において、女性らしさはより多様な概念へと変化しています。本作品は美の探求を超えて、伝統的なジェンダー規範に大胆に挑戦しています。より広い視点では、女性のアイデンティティに対する包括的で多様な価値体系を体現し、複雑な女性のアイデンティティに対する社会のより広い理解を促進し、女性が自らの基準で美を定義することを奨励しています。また、リサイクルレザーと環境に優しいベルベットを使用し、生分解性チュールの開発も計画しており、デザイン表現と環境責任のバランスを取っています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

The Form of Power コスチュームデザインは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。The Form of Power コスチュームデザインは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。The Form of Power コスチュームデザインは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This apparel design highlights the complexity and multidimensional charm of modern women, breaking away from the traditional, monotonous stereotypes of females. Set against the backdrop of feminist trend, the design features multiple unique innovations, including materials and tailoring, to fully express the diversity of feminine qualities. It also redefines the essence of female power, with a focus on the awareness, control, and freedom of expression over their own identities.
Dimensions & Packaging: Maxi Dress: (Size XS) HPS: 53 inch,
Mini Dress: (Size XS) HPS-29 inch,
Cropped Outerwear: (Size XS) HPS: 13 inch,
Bodysuit: (Size XS) HPS: 29 inch,
Pants: (Size XS) INSEAM: 30 inch
Tags: apparel design, feminist trend, modern minimalism, broad shoulder silhouette, asymmetric cut, fabric compatibility, conflict and harmony, sustainable development
Production Technology: Leather, suiting fabric, velvet, and tulle, these four distinct materials contrast yet coexist in the design, symbolizing the multifaceted nature of femininity. In terms of tailoring, the broad shoulder silhouette creates a striking contrast with the cinched waistline, showcasing both female strength and graceful curves. Additionally, the high slit combined with tulle fabric strikes a perfect balance between confidence and mystery.
Design Challenge: The stiffness difference between tulle and other fabrics complicates seamless integration. To address this, the design opts for elastic lining as a transition, maintaining overall lightness while ensuring a natural combination of materials. A broad shoulder silhouette can emphasize strength but may reduce elegance. To balance this, it uses lightweight suiting fabric to mitigate visual bulk at the shoulders, paired with a cinched waistline to harmonize bold power with soft grace.
Research: This piece is for independent, confident, and multifaceted modern women, especially workplace elites and avant garde culture fans. To challenge traditional gender stereotypes that limit female representation, it uses modern design to portray unique femininity. Through this, it promotes public understanding of complex female identities, emphasizing that women are equally powerful. It also encourages women to define their own beauty and value, boldly expressing their authentic, diverse selves.
Inspiration: The design takes cues from the diversity of modern femininity. It blends the essence of modern minimalism and structuralism, highlighting the unique beauty found in the contrast and harmony between sharp lines and soft materials. Classic black, as the main color, conveys an upscale sense where strength meets grace. Further inspired by architecture and artists, it uses multidimensional mirroring to reflect that women can flexibly adapt to complex societies while maintaining their inner depth.
Project Duration: This project started in Los Angeles in October 2022 and was completed there by the end of December 2022.
Operation Flow: The design prioritizes the symbolic meaning of clothing and its role as a medium of self expression, aiming to highlight the unique charm and social standing of women. The asymmetric cuts break from traditional symmetrical patterns, boldly expressing defiance of societal norms. The tulle fabric at key body contours adds layers to the garment and creates dynamic visual flow. Drawing on the 1980s power suits, the broad shoulder silhouette reflects the authority and leadership of modern women.
Team Members: Xinyi Chen
Image Credits: Xinyi Chen