Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen by Xinyu Zheng

Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Besi in Reka Bentuk Fesyen, Pakaian dan Busana Competition Category.

BesiFesyen· 2026

Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen

by Xinyu Zheng

Client: Tulip 'n room

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Fesyen Category

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Colors

The Design

About Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen

Floral Album ialah koleksi fesyen yang diilhamkan daripada gambar-gambar keluarga dari tahun 1980-an. Koleksi ini diperbuat daripada fabrik lebihan stok (deadstock) yang digabungkan dengan beberapa teknik kraf tangan. Sulaman tangan, kait mengait (crochet), manik, mengait (knitting) dan jahitan silang diaplikasikan pada baldu dan tekstil lutsinar berlapis. Hiasan pinggir kait mengait dan bahagian yang dikait mengandungi elemen labuci yang memantulkan cahaya apabila pemakainya bergerak. Setiap pakaian dibuat secara individu, jadi tiada satu pun yang diulang. Semua pakaian adalah saiz bebas. Koleksi ini menghubungkan kerja tangan yang terperinci dengan penggunaan semula bahan-bahan yang sering diabaikan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Floral Album Koleksi Fesyen dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

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.
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Image Credits: Stefy Lin, 2024.