- CollegeLondon College of Fashion
- CourseBA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Embroidery
- Graduation year2025
Brief
Project Background / Inspiration Source
At the end of 2024, while conceptualizing my graduation project, I traveled to
Egypt-a journey that profoundly shifted my creative direction. Standing before
ancient monuments and witnessing the legacy of a thousand-year-old civilization, I
felt a deep sense of awe at the smallness of human life in the face of nature and
time. Visiting the pyramids and museums, I was particularly struck by the ancient
Egyptians’ longing for immortality and the rich symbolism embedded in their
funerary culture.
Later, during a family road trip through Tibet, I encountered another unique
perspective on life and death. Through conversations with local villagers, I learned
about the traditional practice of sky burial, where the physical body is returned to
nature and the soul is believed to be reborn. It’s another kinds of way to achieve
immortality.
Project Goal
This project aims to visually interpret and fuse symbolic elements from ancient
Egyptian and Tibetan cultures—two civilizations that explore the concept of
eternity in vastly different yet spiritually resonant ways. Through fashion as a
medium, I seek to create a couture collection that offers a contemporary reflection
on these themes, inviting viewers to rethink their relationship with time, death,
and the sacred.
Craft & Techniques
I integrated two core techniques in this collection: Tambour embroidery, which I
have been trained in, and Chinese traditional thread-wrapping (Chán Huā)—a
national intangible cultural heritage craft. The incorporation of both allowed me to
elevate the material quality of the garments and achieve a level of refinement
aligned with the couture market.
Visually, I drew from Egyptian symbols such as Ankh，the solar disk, and pharaonic
motifs, blending them with Tibetan iconography like prayer wheels, vibrant sacred
color palettes, and layered textile textures.
Market Positioning & Reflection
This collection is designed for the couture fashion market, with a strong emphasis
on cultural depth and craftsmanship. Throughout the design process, I
continuously reflected on how to balance respectful cultural representation with
creative reinterpretation. The project became not only a technical and aesthetic
endeavor but also a personal exploration of how clothing can embody spiritual
narratives across civilizations.
