Broken Sovereign
Womenswear Collection for The Woman Of Yee
This graceful outfit is designed with Tang Dynasty and Malaysian Chinese culture in mind. As they all know that Malaysia is a multi-racial country, so this outfit is tailored to specifically reflect the problem in their society. Nowadays, some of Malaysian Chinese don’t even know how to speak Chinese, or even write their own name in Chinese. So in this collection, the outfit is telling them never to forget their mother tongue and most importantly, who they are and what they represent.
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Unique Properties
The sovereign’s outfit is inspired by designer personality, transitional Tang Dynasty mix with Malaysian Chinese culture Malaysia is multiracial country but designer represent Chinese Culture in Malaysia. It is reflect sick society of problem in Malaysia. Nowadays, some young generation of Malaysian Chinese don’t know how to speak Chinese even though they don’t how to write Chinese Name by Themselves. So she telling people, never forget their mother tongue and who they are.
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Malaysia, Fashion Design, Textile, Feminine
Production Technology
Recycling and collage idea plus draping technique. Use a old clothes put on dummy to structures and shapes to create a new shape of design. 1. Jacket shape inspired by Tang Dynasty Greeting pose, telling people don't forget their culture & mother tongue. 2.Tang Dynasty costume sleeve mix with trench coat, showing layering represent the constraint of the free liberation. Neoprene Jacket / Coat ( The fabric will get a great shape , digital print will easy print a graphic on this type on fabric) Suede Vest/Top/Skirt/Dress Make a clothes look more elegant.
Design Challenge
The hard part is the garments shape are too big and length of Jacket are long, it may take a few time to sewing. Beside that, about hand printing and digital printing she tried different type of suede and neoprene to make more outcomes to choose which quality of fabric more suit designer collection.
Project Duration
The project finished in March 2016, and it was exhibited and fashion show in Malaysia / Dubai / China Beijing
Operation Flow
The collection showing female power and layering feelings. The fabric manipulation ideas develop more innovative structures and shapes to the collection through draping.
Research
This Collection of idea is telling designer personality story, who is She. During her childhood, She really love princess stuff, all pink. When She grew up, She fell that reality life isn't like childhood princess story. So designer changed her mind, what kind of story can mix this collection. She research her family background culture, history, her country society problem, bring them mix together and become < Broken Sovereign>
Inspiration
Ideas develop more innovative structures and shapes to the collection through draping.The pursuit of perfect silhouette from the East & mixes with Western Outfits to creations evolve from colors to lines, from elegance to grandeur. The bamboo print design & drawn by me represent CHOR 9 BAI TIAN GONG FESTIVAL As Malaysian Chinese Hokkien, this day is important for Hokkien community as during that time, the survivors managed to escaped the village at night and hide themselves among the bamboo.
Image Credits
Image #1:COPYRIGHT by The Woman Of Yee, Photographer, Ryan Chiu / Model, Kate Chan, 2016 Image #2:COPYRIGHT by The Woman Of Yee, Photographer, Ryan Chiu / Model, Kate Chan, 2016 Image #3:COPYRIGHT by The Woman Of Yee, Photographer, Ryan Chiu / Model, Kate Chan, 2016 Image #4:COPYRIGHT by The Woman Of Yee, Photographer, Ryan Chiu / Model, Kate Chan, 2016 Image #5:COPYRIGHT by The Woman Of Yee, Photographer, Ryan Chiu / Model, Kate Chan, 2016
Project Overview
Broken Sovereign Womenswear Collection has been a Golden winner in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Tan Wan Yee was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Broken Sovereign Womenswear Collection.
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Introducing Broken Sovereign: A Unique Womenswear Collection by Tan Wan Yee
Tan Wan Yee unveils Broken Sovereign, a collection of womenswear inspired by Malaysian Chinese culture and the transitional Tang Dynasty, showcasing female power and layering feelings.
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