Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan by Ke Jiang

Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan by Ke Jiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Moda, Kasuotan at Damit Competition Category.

BakalModa· 2026

Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan

by Ke Jiang

Client: Divine The Shop

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan

Book Text: Ang Aphros ay isang modular na sistema ng fashion na nagtatampok ng inukit na bodysuit na may mga manggas na inspirado sa Victorian at mga nagpapalitang piyesa sa ibaba. Dinisenyo para sa sustainable na kakayahang umangkop, pinapahintulutan nito ang maayos na paglipat mula sa kaswal patungong pormal na kasuotan sa pamamagitan ng makabagong dinisenyong maaaring ikonekta. Isinasama ng kasuotang ito ang mga teknikal na materyales at inilalarawan ang isang salaysay ng transpormasyon at umaangkop na elegansya.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Aphros Primary Function: Nababagong Pambabang Kasuotan ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aphros is a transformative fashion system centered on a sculpted, techinfused bodysuit. Its core innovation lies in modular versatility: the minimalist lower body serves as a base for infinite styling, from tailored trousers to evening skirts, redefining sustainable elegance. Victorian-inspired sleeves and scalelike mesh merge narrative depth with cutting edge materiality, offering a single garment that adapts to modern life’s diverse contexts.
Dimensions & Packaging: The garment utilizes stretchknit technology with biobased elastic yarns, offering adaptive fit for wearers between 160-180cm height. The modular connectors employ magnetic attachment systems compatible with various bottomwear components. Lasercut mesh overlays are precision-engineered to 0.5mm thickness, while the sculptural sleeves incorporate lightweight foam internal structures for volume retention. The entire system is designed for machine washability and modular disassembly.
Tags: Transformable Fashion, Modular Clothing System, Sustainable Design, Victorian-inspired Sleeves, Mermaid Mythology, Convertible Garment, Versatile Styling
Production Technology: Aphros is constructed using advanced seamless knitting technology for the stretch cotton base layer, ensuring second skin comfort and precision fit. The Victorian inspired sleeves employ sculptural tailoring with internal boning and foam structuring, while the scale like mesh overlay is laser-cut from sustainable polymer textiles. Modular connectors are integrated via magnetic fastenings, allowing effortless interchange of bottomwear components. The translucent polymer elements are thermoformed to body contours, combining couture craftsmanship with wearable-tech innovation.
Design Challenge: Aphros bridges French romanticism, expressed through its dramatic sleeves, with contemporary wearable needs. While the initial proposal of bold sleeves with ultra-short bottoms challenged local aesthetic preferences, we introduced a convertible one piece system. This adapts to diverse styling contexts, aligning with modern women's demand for both functionality and expressive elegance.
Research: This project combined market research and material experimentation to address the need for versatile, sustainable fashion. We aimed to create a garment that reduces overconsumption while adapting to various lifestyles. Through user interviews and wear-testing prototypes with women in urban environments, we gathered feedback on comfort, style flexibility, and usability. Insights revealed strong demand for modular clothing that balances aesthetics with function. The research directly informed Aphros’s interchangeable system, influencing both its design and ethical mission—offering a practical yet innovative solution that promotes conscious consumption in daily life.
Inspiration: Aphros draws inspiration from the metamorphosis of a mermaid ascending to land, a metaphor for adaptability and identity transformation. The vision was to create a sustainable, versatile garment that empowers personal expression across contexts. Technically, it integrates advanced translucent polymers for second-skin comfort and modular construction, reducing wardrobe volume while elevating aesthetic and functional elegance through narrative-driven innovation.
Project Duration: The concept was initially conceived during studies in Paris in 2015. Development continued following the establishment of my studio in Beijing, with the design finalized in 2022. The piece debuted through Swiss brand Divine The Shop and is currently available via the D2C (Designer to Customer) platform in China.
Operation Flow: Aphros works like a core piece you build upon. The top stays on as your style base. To change your look, you simply snap off the current bottom piece and attach a new one—like switching accessories. You can go from daytime pants to an evening skirt in moments. It performs better because it reduces closet clutter, supports sustainable fashion, and offers endless outfit possibilities with one intelligent garment.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Ke Jiang, 2025.
Patent Pending. Patent Holder: Ke Jiang. Jurisdiction: China.
Image Credits: Image #1: Illustrator Ke Jiang & AI, Aphros Main Look, 2022.
Image #2: Detail Photographer Ke Jiang, 2023.
Image #3: Styling Photographer Ke Jiang, 2023.
Image #4: Styling Photographer Ke Jiang, 2023.
Image #5: AI Visualization Designer Ke Jiang, 2025.