Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः in परिधान, वस्त्र एवं वेशकला अभिकल्पना Competition Category.
लौहम्परिधानकला· 2026
Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः
by Xinyu Zheng
Client: Tulip 'n room
A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः Winner in परिधानकला Category
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The Design
About Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः
पुष्पाल्बम् इति नाम फैशन-संग्रहः १९८० तमवर्षदशकस्य कुटुम्बचित्राणां प्रेरणया निर्मितः अस्ति। अयं संग्रहः अवशिष्टवस्त्रैः (डेडस्टॉक्-वस्त्रैः) अनेकैः हस्तशिल्पविधिभिः च संयोज्य निर्मितः। हस्तसूचिकर्म, क्रोशे, मणिकाकर्म, ऊर्णाबन्धनं तथा क्रॉस्-स्टिच् इत्येते मखमलवस्त्रे स्तरितेषु पारदर्शकवस्त्रेषु च प्रयुक्ताः। क्रोशे-निर्मितेषु प्रान्तेषु ऊर्णाबद्धखण्डेषु च सिक्विन्-तत्त्वानि सन्ति, यानि धारकस्य चलने प्रकाशं गृह्णन्ति। प्रत्येकं वस्त्रं पृथक् निर्मितम् अस्ति, अतः किमपि खण्डं न पुनरावर्तते। सर्वाणि खण्डानि मुक्तपरिमाणानि सन्ति। अयं संग्रहः सूक्ष्महस्तकर्म उपेक्षितसामग्रीणां पुनरुपयोगेन सह संयोजयति।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः
Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; इदं प्रतिष्ठितं मान्यताप्रदानं तेभ्य उत्तमेभ्योऽभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते ये सुनिर्मितेभ्यः सृष्टिभ्योऽपेक्षिताः व्यावसायिकीः औद्योगिकीश्चावश्यकताः पूरयन्ति। लौहविजेतारः स्वनिर्मातॄणां महत् कौशलम्, उच्चां विशेषज्ञताम्, विशेषज्ञोचितां बोधशक्तिं सृजनसामर्थ्यं च प्रदर्शयन्ति। Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः अत्यन्तं मूल्यवती प्रशंसिता प्रिया च सृष्टिर्व्यावहारिका नवोन्मेषयुक्ता च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यम् उद्योगस्य श्रेष्ठतमाः पद्धतीः समन्वयति ज्ञानेन प्रतिभया च संयुक्तानि सक्षमप्राविधिकलक्षणानि च धारयति। Floral Album फैशन-संग्रहः स्वसूक्ष्मसमीक्षायाः कारणाद् आद्रियते जीवनस्तरसुधारम् अर्पयितुं च निर्मितम् अस्ति, यद् विश्वम् उत्तमतरं स्थानं कर्तुं साहाय्यं करोति।
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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