Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àṣà Ìmúra, Aṣọ àti Ẹ̀wù Competition Category.

FàdákàÀṣà Ìmúra· 2025

Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Àṣà Ìmúra Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn

Àpẹrẹ Leopitorca ṣe àfihàn àdàpọ̀ tí ó péye ti ẹwà àpẹrẹ àti iṣẹ́ ṣíṣe tó wúlò tí a ṣe ní pàtó fún àwọn tó nífẹ̀ẹ́ sí eré-ìmárale ìgbà òtútù. A fi aṣọ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó ga ṣe gbogbo aṣọ kọ̀ọ̀kan tí ó ń pèsè ìmọ́lẹ́ àìlẹ́gbẹ́, ìmí ṣíṣe, àti ìdúró ṣinṣin, tí ó ń rii dájú pé iṣẹ́ ṣíṣe tó dára jùlọ lórí àwọn òkè yìnyín. Ó ṣàfikún àwọn ohun àpẹẹrẹ ìríran to ní agbára nígbà tí ó ń tọ́jú àpẹrẹ ara tó rọ̀ọ̀rùn, tí ń jẹ́ kí àwọn olùlò rìn káàkiri àyíká ìgbà òtútù pẹ̀lú ìgbọ́yà. Ó ṣe ìdọ́gba láàárín iṣẹ́ ṣíṣe àti àpẹrẹ ìgbà òde-òní, tí ń jẹ́ kí àwọn ènìyàn gbádùn àkókò wọn nígbà tí wọ́n ń wo lẹ́wà láìnírà.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award

Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Leopitorca Aṣọ Eré-Ìmárale Àtìlẹ́yìn jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Leopitorca represents a pioneering fusion of avant-garde fashion aesthetics and high-performance functional skiwear. Leopitorca redefines traditional skiwear at its core by meticulously integrating technologically advanced fabrics and innovative design elements that prioritize visual impact and athletic performance. Beyond functionality, Leopitorca’s design ethos champions sustainability.
Dimensions & Packaging: Our garments are produced according to a base size designed for women with a height of 170 cm and a chest circumference of 88 cm. The amount of ease in each piece is carefully calculated to accommodate the specific range of movement required for its intended activity.
Tags: Sportswear, Sustainability, Biodegradability, Ergonomics, Thermal-Management, Durability, Innovation
Production Technology: We shield against snow, rain, and melting ice using highly water-resistant materials and membranes. Innovative layering manages perspiration while preventing external moisture. Advanced insulation retains warmth, and anatomically cut panels support dynamic movements, crouching, twisting, and reaching, essential for skiing. Where possible, we adopt eco-friendly fabrics like recycled polyester and reduce water usage.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was integrating advanced biodegradable fabrics with stringent performance requirements such as water resistance, breathability, and thermal insulation while maintaining a comfortable, ergonomic fit. Achieving durability without compromising sustainability required rigorous material testing and design refinement.
Research: These ski apparel designs prioritize innovation, sustainability, and performance, using patented PLA-based biodegradable fabric, ergonomic construction, and thermal management. We combined quantitative lab tests, including insulation, water resistance, and durability with qualitative feedback. Professional athletes and recreational skiers tested prototypes, refining fit and movement. Findings confirm improved comfort, mobility, and eco-responsibility.
Inspiration: Inspiration stemmed from the consideration of sustainable fashion and functionality. We aimed to maximize athletic performance while significantly reducing environmental impact through deliberate choices in fibers, fabrics, design, and production methods. It uniquely blends fashion with high-performance technical innovation, featuring adaptive auxetic fabrics, smart thermal and moisture regulation, and sustainable, eco-friendly materials, setting new standards for stylish, functional skiwear.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2024 in Hong Kong and finished in Jan 2025 in Hong Kong and will be exhibited at the Design Summit Hong Kong. Through ongoing research and refinement, we are consistently enhancing each product iteration to more closely reflect our core design philosophy.
Operation Flow: The design collection stands out due to its advanced fabric technologies, strategic garment engineering, and user-centered design. We use unique waterproof-breathable membranes, intelligent insulation zones, and anatomically optimized cuts to ensure superior weather protection, thermal comfort, and unrestricted movement. Additionally, robust seam sealing, abrasion-resistant reinforcements, and carefully placed ventilation elements help balance heat retention with breathability.
Patents: Patent No. 202530021389.7 Patent Holder: TANG Sisi. 2025
Patent No. 202510133396.5 Patent Holder: TANG Sisi. 2025
Team Members: Sisi TANG
Image Credits: Image #1 #2 #3 #4 #5: Photographer Wenyun WANG / Designer Sisi TANG