Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion by Joyce Li

Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion by Joyce Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Moda, Kasuotan at Damit Competition Category.

BronseModa· 2021

Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion

by Joyce Li

Client: Chiayi

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion

Ang Monologue ay isang transformable na koleksyon ng fashion na nagbibigay ng portable at pribadong espasyo para sa nagsusuot nito. Ang bawat kasuotan ay may hawak na magaan, maaaring palawakin na mga istruktura na bumubukas upang bumuo ng personal na kanlungan at muling nagsasara kapag hindi kinakailangan. Ang isang damit ay nagiging sleeping bag, may mga jacket na may built-in na pantakip sa mukha, at ang mga top ay lumalawak upang maging tolda. Ang mga istruktura ay inspirado sa engineering ng mga pop-up na aklat ng mga bata at ginawa gamit ang mga materyales sa tailoring tulad ng neoprene, silk-wool blends, cotton twill at horsehair. Ang mga lining ay may nakalimbag na kamay na pininturahang mga larawan na nagbibigay-kalma sa monochrome na mga kulay.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Monologue Transformable na Koleksyon ng Fashion ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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.