Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk by Joyce Li

Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk by Joyce Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Fesyen, Pakaian dan Busana Competition Category.

GangsaFesyen· 2021

Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk

by Joyce Li

Client: Chiayi

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Fesyen Category

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Colors

The Design

About Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk

Monologue ialah koleksi fesyen boleh ubah bentuk yang menyediakan ruang peribadi mudah alih untuk pemakainya. Setiap pakaian mempunyai struktur ringan dan boleh dikembangkan yang terbuka untuk membentuk tempat perlindungan peribadi dan boleh ditutup semula apabila tidak diperlukan. Sehelai gaun bertukar menjadi beg tidur, jaket dilengkapi dengan penutup muka terbina dalam, dan atasan mengembang menjadi khemah. Struktur ini diilhamkan daripada kejuruteraan buku pop-up kanak-kanak dan dibina menggunakan bahan jahitan seperti neoprena, campuran sutera-bulu, kain kapas twill dan bulu kuda. Lapisan dalamnya dicetak dengan imej yang menenangkan, dilukis tangan dalam nada monokrom.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Monologue Koleksi Fesyen Boleh Ubah Bentuk memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The collection explores transformable garments that allow the wearer to quickly self-isolate. Embedded within the construction of the garments are lightweight, expandable spaces that are easy to access when privacy& protection are desired. A dress that transforms into a sleeping bag, jackets with built-in face coverings, and tops that expand into tents are integrated collection in calming monochrome fabrics. Within the expanded spaces are washes of psychologically soothing imagery.
Dimensions & Packaging: The collection consists of 5 looks in size 6.
Tags: transformative fashion, Wearable Sculpture, Monochrome, Interactive Designs, Prints Design
Production Technology: To provide stability and structure to the pop-up silhouettes, each garment is provided with different under fabric structures. I produced neoprene with fusible, double-bonded silk-wool blend, cotton twill fused with horsehair and batting, and wool fused with horsehair. In addition, I painted the lining prints with Gouache and set the patterns to on repeat in Photoshop. The final patterns are printed on silk crepe and poly charmuese.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this collection is to fully realize its concept and transformations in fabrics. How could I effectively set up a personal space by myself, and where could I hide it in my garments so these spaces are portable. Precise measurements and accurate patterns are keys to ensure the stability of structures as well as smooth expansion and concealing of the pop-ups spaces. In addition to the construction, material choices are just as crucial. For Monologue, all the materials applied are materials only used for garments constructions which makes the collection very wearable. Varying different functions, the rigidness may change, therefore fabrics for each design are specifically engineered to sustain the function. Through several trial and errors, I have designed a series of fabric and support for each look.
Research: The strcutres of this collection referenced children's pop-up book, with beautifully rendered sceneries that draw the readers into its imaginative world, the collection aims to achieve the same effect - to transform the wearer into delicate and soothing narratives.

Expanding the garment is as one would with a book. The garments are engineered to expand effortlessly by the wearer. The collection is fully embedded with little surprises, emphasizing fashion is beyond garments.
Inspiration: Monologue examines humanity's need to protect itself from our Increasingly oppressive external environment; it maximizes the utilitarian function of clothing by providing portable safe spaces. Constructed using traditional tailoring techniques, each form draws
inspiration from engineering methods used in children’s pop-up books. Although it was not the initial impetus for Monologue, Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of isolation and distancing oneself from the world to regain stability.
Project Duration: Monologue started in June 2019 and was completed in August 2020. The collection is exhibited on "Here and Now," a digital celebration created by Parsons School of Design in collaboration with Solange’s Saint Heron.
Operation Flow: All designs in this collection are transformable into two looks minimum. The wearer can adjust the garments to fit one's emotional state accordingly. Depending on the level of privacy desired, the garments can be adjusted. Despited the seemingly experimental concept, the designs are fairly wearble due to the materials used are strictly tailoring materials.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Joyce Li, 2020.
Team Members: Designer- Joyce Li
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Sanko Chi, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #5: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.