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Yiru Jiang

Shih Chien University

I have an outgoing and lively personality, and I have been studying fashion-related knowledge for over four years. In the future, I hope to continue engaging with and learning more about the fashion industry. I have always faced challenges with a positive attitude, and constantly trying new things is what I do most often.

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Category: Accessories

Competitions: Taiwan Region

Centered on the concept of “transforming restraint into order,” this design redefines the leather belt from a single accessory into a modular functional system. Through freely configurable and interchangeable components, it creates flexibility within constraints, allowing users to reorganize and adapt according to their needs. The design language adopts restrained, minimal lines combined with metallic details, expressing a balance between rationality and controlled tension, where structure itself becomes a visual statement. The inspiration draws from outdoor gear systems and restraint garments, integrating the modular logic of tactical vests and the compressive support of harnesses and thigh rigs, translating them into a design suitable for everyday wear. From a sustainability perspective, the modular structure extends the product’s lifecycle by enabling partial replacement and upgrades instead of full disposal, effectively reducing waste. The use of vegetable-tanned or recycled leather further minimizes environmental impact while preserving the material’s natural aging process, allowing the product to evolve and gain character over time.

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