Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda by Xinyu Zheng

Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Moda, Lbies u Ħwejjeġ Competition Category.

ĦadidModa· 2026

Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda

by Xinyu Zheng

Client: Tulip 'n room

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

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The Design

About Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda

Floral Album hija kollezzjoni tal-moda ispirata minn ritratti tal-familja mis-snin tmenin. Il-kollezzjoni hija magħmula minn drappijiet deadstock ikkombinati ma' diversi tekniki tal-artiġjanat. Rakkmu bl-idejn, ganċ, xogħol biż-żibeġ, xogħol tal-malja u punt tas-salib huma applikati fuq il-bellus u fuq tessuti trasparenti f'saffi. It-trims magħmulin bil-ganċ u l-biċċiet tal-malja jinkludu elementi tal-paljetti li jaqbdu d-dawl hekk kif min jilbishom jiċċaqlaq. Kull libsa hija mibnija individwalment, għalhekk l-ebda biċċa ma hija ripetuta. Il-biċċiet kollha huma ta' daqs wieħed universali. Il-kollezzjoni torbot ix-xogħol tal-idejn dettaljat mal-użu mill-ġdid ta' materjali injorati.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Floral Album Kollezzjoni tal-Moda huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

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.