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TZU-WEI YU

Fu Jen Catholic University

Fashion Design BFA

Womenswear, Unisex, Menswear

Hi, I'm Tzu-Wei Yu, I recently earned my bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from Fu Jen University. In school I maintained a GPA of 3.65, and was honored with two scholarships during my academic journey. Also, my graduation project Looking For Marianne was awarded the highest honor, the Distinctive Award for fashion design. Furthermore, during my junior year, my project Orchid received the Award for Excellence in our Department Fashion Week. I can create technical sketches and illustrations in both Adobe Photoshop and Procreate. Lastly, my strong communication skills empower me to contribute effectively to the design and development of fashion collections. In the future, my goal is to find a job where I can both express my passion and gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry. While currently based in Taipei, Taiwan, I am open to relocating or working remotely.

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looking for marianne

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Taiwan Region

The project "looking for marianne" revolves around the concept of Marianne, representing a constructed virtual ideal self-image. The phrase symbolizes a quest for ideals and the pursuit of answers, unfolding as a dynamic and chaotic journey characterized by confusion, where the intangible nature of the ideal intersects with reality. This intertwining presents a multifaceted and contradictory relationship between the two realms. The leather dress within this project is constructed from nine pieces of leather, maximizing the use of leather to reduce waste. Additionally, the cut-off pieces are preserved to be repurposed into accessories. Choosing recycled ribbons as complementary materials was inspired by the surplus of waste ribbons from last year's project. This time, combining them with leather represents a balance between the firmness of leather and the softness of recycled ribbons, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of strength and gentleness within the ideal self-image. Moreover, the choice of vegetable-tanned leather, with its wax coating, was deliberate. It easily accumulates scratches over time, creating a sense of disorder and confusion reflective of the journey of self-discovery.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.