Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies by Tong Tong

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies by Tong Tong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Moda, Lbies u Ħwejjeġ Competition Category.

BronżModa· 2024

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies

by Tong Tong

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies

Id-disinn jonoera l-eleganza bla żmien taċ-Changshan, ilbies tradizzjonali Ċiniż għall-irġiel veneraw ħafna. Filwaqt li jfakkar fil-kollu raffint tiegħu, din ir-reinterpretazzjoni tgħaqqad perfettament il-wirt ma' l-innovazzjoni. Ħjata vertikali u but diskretament integrati jsaħħu l-funzjonalità filwaqt li jżommu l-modestja. Magħmul minn twill ta' suf b'torsjoni għolja, joffri sostenn strutturali u dehra mingħajr rumbul. Permezz ta' metodi ta' qtugħ u ħjata metikolużi, l-isfida li jerġa' jimmaġina l-kollu hija megħluba filwaqt li jiġi żgurat kemm kurvi lixxi kif ukoll integrità strutturali.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Reinterpretation Of Changshan Ilbies jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Tong Tong
Image Credits: Image #1-5 Photographer：Yuxian He, 2023
Image #1-5 Model: Junxian Ouyang, 2023