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Shih_Hsien Shen

Taiwan Region

I'm Shih-Hsien Shen from Tainan University of Technology . I have a great enthusiasm for clothing design. Personally, I like leather products very much, so I pay great attention to this competition. I hope to pass on and share what I think, know and feel leather with more people to experience and recognize their charm together. I also hope to improve my ability and challenge myself in this competition, so that I can further explore myself. In the process, I can see my possibilities and diversity, share my deepest emotions and stories in the works, and fully convey the lifestyle and characteristics of today's generation. I hope that the works can make more people feel comforted and empathy, because I am a person who likes to share my positive energy and transmit warmth, so I sincerely hope that these creations can be used as an opportunity and medium.

We don’t erase the past ; We keep it

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Taiwan Region

This creation is inspired by a painting I made years ago during a low point in my life. It captures the emotions I felt at that time, fused with the transformation I’ve experienced since. Through this piece, I want to convey strength to those brave individuals who are fighting their own darkness somewhere in the world. Searching for light in the midst of darkness can feel nearly impossible, but eventually, we realize that the light has always been within us — we were the ones who covered it up. With this work, I want to give them strength and remind them that they are not fighting alone — that they are the heroes and saviors of their own lives. I also hope they can find their own ray of sunshine. In this outfit, the shoulder design resembles a gun handle, symbolizing the strong and resilient mindset we can possess, like a weapon. The worn and tattered textures represent past wounds, while the wide hem of the lower half signifies the protective power we hold within ourselves.

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