Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo by Ji Yibo

Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo by Ji Yibo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Lamaody, Fitafiana ary Akanjo Competition Category.

VyLamaody· 2025

Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo

by Ji Yibo

Client: Nanjing University of the Arts

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Lamaody Category

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Colors

The Design

About Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo

Ny Embrace the Poetry of Self dia fitambaran'ny akanjo ho an'ny vehivavy izay mifototra amin'ny akanjo (dress). Ny firafitry ny lobaka lehilahy nentim-paharazana dia ampidirina anaty akanjo vehivavy, ary ny fikapana telo-dimensiona no ampiasaina hampiraisana ireo endrika roa ireo. Ny firafitry ny fitafiana dia arodana sy avaozina indray endrika mba hanamaizana ny sisin-tanin'ny fitafiana araka ny lahy sy vavy. Ny vokany dia akanjo iray izay azo anaovana fomba maro. Ny asa sahaniny sy ny fisehony dia ampiraisina ao anaty singa iray. Ity fitambarana ity dia manohana fisainana momba ny maha-vehivavy ary ny fifandraisan'ny habaka misy eo amin'ny fitafiana sy ny vatana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Embrace The Poetry Of Self Akanjo dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The delicate fabric subtly conveys the graceful curves of a woman while also carrying strong gender symbols. This collection deconstructs and reconstructs clothing structures, using three-dimensional cutting and deconstruction techniques to spatially reshape traditionally gendered garments such as men's shirts and suits, blurring the boundaries of gender and creating a limitless interactive space between clothing and the body.
Dimensions & Packaging: 25cm*2cm*80cm
Tags: Apparel, Clothes, Fashion, Dress, Woman
Production Technology: In terms of structure design, the transformation and fusion of the garment's three-dimensional structure change its functionality. By embedding the structure of a traditional men's shirt into a feminine dress, the designer employed three-dimensional cutting to enhance its integration, making it versatile and practical, offering "one garment with multiple styles." At the same time, the functional and aesthetic qualities of the clothing merge seamlessly, providing women with a broader range of styling possibilities.
Design Challenge: Balancing fit and comfort can be challenging, as different body types have varying needs. Choosing fabrics that meet aesthetic, comfort, and functionality requirements is essential. Cost control is another difficulty, as high-quality materials and intricate craftsmanship can increase expenses. Additionally, the complexity of designs may affect production efficiency. Rapid changes in market trends require quick responses to keep up with fashion. Sustainability poses challenges as eco-friendly materials and processes often come with higher costs and limited technology. These difficulties demand that designers find the best balance between creativity, aesthetics, technology, and market demands.
Research: Ergonomic analysis to optimize fit and comfort; material technology research to select breathable, waterproof, and antibacterial functional fabrics; fashion trend analysis to integrate market demands with stylish elements; craftsmanship and structural optimization to enhance tailoring techniques and durability; eco-friendly and sustainable design using recycled materials and environmentally friendly processes; and smart wearable technology with features such as temperature control and health monitoring. These research approaches ensure that clothing achieves the best balance of comfort, functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Inspiration: The Embrace the Poetry of Self collection is inspired by a profound reflection on female identity and the spatial structure of the body. As a staple in women's daily wardrobes, the dress symbolizes both fashion and femininity.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2016 in Nanjing and finished in September 2017 in Nanjing, exhibiting in Nanjing University of the Arts.
Operation Flow: In terms of structure design, the transformation and fusion of the garment's three-dimensional structure change its functionality. By embedding the structure of a traditional men's shirt into a feminine dress, the designer employed three-dimensional cutting to enhance its integration, making it versatile and practical, offering "one garment with multiple styles." At the same time, the functional and aesthetic qualities of the clothing merge seamlessly, providing women with a broader range of styling possibilities.
Team Members: Ji Yibo