Title of the work: Fragmented Identity
Design concept: This work explores the self-reconstruction and deconstruction of individuals under social norms, and creates a series of leather bags with a deconstruction style through leather collage and irregular cutting. The materials used are discarded furniture leather, hand-dyed leather pieces and unprocessed plant leather, emphasizing the design philosophy that "scars" are beauty. The bag has a sculptural outline, breaking the traditional symmetry and functional logic, becoming a kind of "wearable installation art".
Cover photo
White walls and industrial ruins.
Inspiration board / Story board / Visual inspiration
Cracked stone, worn book pages, skeleton diagram, weathered building
Color palette: Burgundy, ochre, charcoal, nude leather.
Rubbing patterns, burning leather edges or cutting out layered sketches
Material functionality
Main material: Vegetable tanned leather or recycled leather
Durable, changes color over time to add personality
Lining material: recycled cotton canvas or bamboo fiber cloth
Antibacterial, breathable, and strengthens the spirit of sustainability
Water-repellent treatment: Both leather and fabric are treated with natural wax for waterproofing
Title “Reclaimed Soul”
This work combines traditional craftsmanship with modern tailoring aesthetics to explore the reconstruction of objects and memories. The design is inspired by medieval warrior armor and contemporary urban style. Through asymmetrical splicing and multi-layered structures, it presents a tough yet flexible fashion language. The colors are mainly earth tones and iron gray, symbolizing the natural origin of leather and the spirit of industrial regeneration.
Inspiration board/story board/visualize your inspiration
Medieval armor, modern building cutaway, metal textures in abandoned factory
Use surplus leather and recycled fabrics to reduce resource waste
Non-toxic dyeing process, using plant dyes for coloring
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