Floral Album Motekolleksjon by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Mote-, Kles- og Plaggdesign Competition Category.
JernMote· 2026
Floral Album Motekolleksjon
by Xinyu Zheng
Client: Tulip 'n room
A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Mote Category
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The Design
About Floral Album Motekolleksjon
Floral Album er en motekolleksjon inspirert av familiefotografier fra 1980-tallet. Kolleksjonen er laget av overskuddsstoffer kombinert med flere håndverksteknikker. Håndbroderi, hekling, perlearbeid, strikking og korssting er anvendt på fløyel og på lagvise transparente tekstiler. Heklede kanter og strikkede deler inneholder paljettelementer som fanger lyset når bæreren beveger seg. Hvert plagg er konstruert individuelt, slik at ingen deler gjentas. Alle plaggene er i én størrelse. Kolleksjonen forener detaljert håndarbeid med gjenbruk av oversette materialer.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Floral Album Motekolleksjon er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Floral Album Motekolleksjon forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Floral Album Motekolleksjon respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
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. - Team Members
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- Image Credits
- Stefy Lin, 2024.
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