Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo by Xinyu Zheng

Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo by Xinyu Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Mitindo, Mavazi na Nguo Competition Category.

ChumaMitindo· 2026

Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo

by Xinyu Zheng

Client: Tulip 'n room

Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Mitindo Category

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Colors

The Design

About Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo

Floral Album ni mkusanyiko wa mitindo uliochochewa na picha za familia kutoka miaka ya 1980. Mkusanyiko huu umetengenezwa kutokana na vitambaa vilivyosalia bila kutumika (deadstock) vikiunganishwa na mbinu kadhaa za kazi za mikono. Utarizi wa mkono, kroshia, upambaji kwa shanga, ufumaji na mshono wa msalaba hutumika kwenye velveti na kwenye vitambaa vya uwazi vilivyowekwa tabaka kwa tabaka. Mipambo ya kroshia na vipande vilivyofumwa vinajumuisha vipengele vya vishaufu vinavyong'aa vinaponasa mwanga wakati mvaaji anaposonga. Kila vazi limeundwa kimoja kimoja, hivyo hakuna kipande kinachorudiwa. Vipande vyote ni vya saizi huru. Mkusanyiko huu unaunganisha kazi za mikono za kina na utumiaji upya wa vifaa visivyozingatiwa.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Floral Album Mkusanyiko wa Mitindo inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

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.