Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang by Joyce Li

Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang by Joyce Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Feshene, Diaparo le Mese Competition Category.

BoronseFeshene· 2021

Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang

by Joyce Li

Client: Chiayi

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Feshene Category

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The Design

About Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang

Monologue ke sehlopha sa diaparo se fetohang se fanang ka libaka tsa lekunutu tse nkehang bakeng sa ya se aparang. Seaparo ka seng se na le meaho e bobebe, e ka holisoang, e bulehang ho theha sebaka sa lekunutu sa motho ka mong ebe e koaloa hape ha e sa hlokahale. Mose o fetoha mokotla oa ho robala, majase a na le tse koahelang sefahleho tse hahiloeng ka hare, 'me lihempe li holisetsa ho ba litente. Meaho ena e bululetsoe ke boenjiniere ba libuka tsa bana tsa pop-up 'me e hahiloe ka thepa ea meroko e kang neoprene, motsoako oa silika le boea ba nku, cotton twill le moriri oa pere. Matlalo a ka hare a hatisitsoe ka litšoantšo tse pentiloeng ka letsoho, tse khutsitseng, tse nang le mebala e le mong.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Monologue Sehlopha sa Diaparo se Fetohang e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The collection explores transformable garments that allow the wearer to quickly self-isolate. Embedded within the construction of the garments are lightweight, expandable spaces that are easy to access when privacy& protection are desired. A dress that transforms into a sleeping bag, jackets with built-in face coverings, and tops that expand into tents are integrated collection in calming monochrome fabrics. Within the expanded spaces are washes of psychologically soothing imagery.
Dimensions & Packaging: The collection consists of 5 looks in size 6.
Tags: transformative fashion, Wearable Sculpture, Monochrome, Interactive Designs, Prints Design
Production Technology: To provide stability and structure to the pop-up silhouettes, each garment is provided with different under fabric structures. I produced neoprene with fusible, double-bonded silk-wool blend, cotton twill fused with horsehair and batting, and wool fused with horsehair. In addition, I painted the lining prints with Gouache and set the patterns to on repeat in Photoshop. The final patterns are printed on silk crepe and poly charmuese.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this collection is to fully realize its concept and transformations in fabrics. How could I effectively set up a personal space by myself, and where could I hide it in my garments so these spaces are portable. Precise measurements and accurate patterns are keys to ensure the stability of structures as well as smooth expansion and concealing of the pop-ups spaces. In addition to the construction, material choices are just as crucial. For Monologue, all the materials applied are materials only used for garments constructions which makes the collection very wearable. Varying different functions, the rigidness may change, therefore fabrics for each design are specifically engineered to sustain the function. Through several trial and errors, I have designed a series of fabric and support for each look.
Research: The strcutres of this collection referenced children's pop-up book, with beautifully rendered sceneries that draw the readers into its imaginative world, the collection aims to achieve the same effect - to transform the wearer into delicate and soothing narratives.

Expanding the garment is as one would with a book. The garments are engineered to expand effortlessly by the wearer. The collection is fully embedded with little surprises, emphasizing fashion is beyond garments.
Inspiration: Monologue examines humanity's need to protect itself from our Increasingly oppressive external environment; it maximizes the utilitarian function of clothing by providing portable safe spaces. Constructed using traditional tailoring techniques, each form draws
inspiration from engineering methods used in children’s pop-up books. Although it was not the initial impetus for Monologue, Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of isolation and distancing oneself from the world to regain stability.
Project Duration: Monologue started in June 2019 and was completed in August 2020. The collection is exhibited on "Here and Now," a digital celebration created by Parsons School of Design in collaboration with Solange’s Saint Heron.
Operation Flow: All designs in this collection are transformable into two looks minimum. The wearer can adjust the garments to fit one's emotional state accordingly. Depending on the level of privacy desired, the garments can be adjusted. Despited the seemingly experimental concept, the designs are fairly wearble due to the materials used are strictly tailoring materials.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Joyce Li, 2020.
Team Members: Designer- Joyce Li
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Sanko Chi, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #5: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.