Yifei Guo
Fashion BA
Edinburgh College of Art
Specialisms: Womenswear / Formal/Couture / Textiles - Print
Location: London, United Kingdom
Yifei Guo
First Name: Yifei
Last Name: Guo
Specialisms: Womenswear / Formal/Couture / Textiles - Print
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Edinburgh College of Art
Course / Program Title: Fashion BA
About
My graduate project is inspired by traditional Chinese kites. My hometown is the birthplace of kites, where many craftsmen have been engaged in kite-making for generations. During my childhood, kites carried a lot of memories for me. After studying abroad, I have come to appreciate the emotional bond I share with my hometown even more deeply. I find myself wandering far from home, just like the kite flies high and far but is still held by a single string. Through research on kites, I hope to better explore my feelings and the emotional connection between me and my hometown.
The silhouettes and structures of the garments are inspired by the skeletons of dragon-headed kites and swallow kites. The prints and colors are inspired by hand-painted patterns on traditional Chinese kites from the 1920s. By layering transparent fabrics, I aim to mimic the texture of traditional kite material.
My graduate project is inspired by traditional Chinese kites. My hometown is the birthplace of kites, where many craftsmen have been engaged in kite-making for generations. During my childhood, kites carried a lot of memories for me. After studying abroad, I have come to appreciate the emotional bond I share with my hometown even more deeply. I find myself wandering far from home, just like the kite flies high and far but is still held by a single string. Through research on kites, I hope to better explore my feelings and the emotional connection between me and my hometown.
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