DI GAO is a womenswear designer and innovator out to revolutionize the knitwear and craft industries, with a passion for creativity and by defying convention, she hopes to transform how people view crocheting and other handicrafts. Her goal is to bring a fresh perspective on craft in the 21st century by combining her expertise in … Read more
Talia Leigh is an accomplished self-taught designer and visual artist, aiming to explore the kaleidoscopic connection between adornment, the human experience and expanded consciousness. She produces garments illustrating movement and beauty, while maintaining the quality and authenticity of her textile handicraft and artistry. Read on to learn more about her recent work . I understand … Read more
Carmen Emanuela Popa is a talented young Romanian designer creating philosophical, conceptual pieces that challenge your imagination. Her work has appeared in major publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire. We recently spoke with Carmen about her inspirations, aspirations, and her most recent collection Popa Fat X. How does your reality shape the … Read more
Stephanie YuHsuan Chen is a young designer exploring the boundaries of vulnerability and femininity in fashion. Her work celebrates the delicate aspects of the feminine and examines the duality of womanhood; questioning, what does it mean to be a woman in today’s world? After completing her MFA from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, … Read more
What inspired you to focus on using up-cycled materials in your collection? In the time of COVID, it can be hard being a student. While the late teens/early twenties are supposed to be the most exciting time for my final year as a student. With no campus life, all shops closed, endless Zoom calls, monotony, … Read more
Xingyi Huang is Beijing born designer currently based in Chicago. Her latest collection, Water Creature, feature fantastical delicate structures that hold together in gorgeous colourful harmony. We sat down with her to learn more about her inspiration, her influences and where she sees her work in the future. How did you become interested in studying … Read more
Ava Yi-Ping Zhou is a young New York based menswear designer. She’s a Parsons graduate with experience at renowned menswear designer Thome Brown as well as Cheng Peng. We spoke to her about her current collection, Melancholy Fantasies. Her garments are a conversation about the sensuality within the masculine as well as an exploration of … Read more
Young designers today face the challenge of creating during a global pandemic, and the consequences of climate change in the 21st century. Though catastrophic global events show us a grim future for what lays ahead, designers, like Taelah Aitchison are finding their place among our dystopian present. “I always knew I wanted to do fashion … Read more
