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Floral Album Modecollectie by Xinyu Zheng
Floral Album Modecollectie by Xinyu Zheng
Floral Album Modecollectie by Xinyu Zheng
Floral Album Modecollectie by Xinyu Zheng
Floral Album Modecollectie by Xinyu Zheng

IJzer Mode · 2026

Floral Album Modecollectie

by Xinyu Zheng

  • A' Design Award in IJzer 2026 in Mode
  • CLIENT: Tulip 'n room
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 10,480
  • Verification code 36716D73AD · Verify this award
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About Floral Album Modecollectie

Floral Album is een modecollectie geïnspireerd op familiefoto's uit de jaren 1980. De collectie is vervaardigd uit deadstock-stoffen gecombineerd met verschillende ambachtelijke technieken. Handborduurwerk, haakwerk, kralenwerk, breiwerk en kruissteek zijn toegepast op fluweel en op gelaagde transparante textielen. Gehaakte sierranden en gebreide onderdelen bevatten pailletten-elementen die het licht vangen wanneer de drager beweegt. Elk kledingstuk wordt individueel vervaardigd, waardoor geen enkel stuk wordt herhaald. Alle stukken hebben één universele maat. De collectie verbindt gedetailleerd handwerk met het hergebruik van over het hoofd geziene materialen.

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Floral Album Modecollectie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Floral Album Modecollectie wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Floral Album Modecollectie wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Press Kit

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.
Image Credits
Stefy Lin, 2024.

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