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Leonard Hsiung

Parsons School of Design

Fashion Design BFA

Accessories, Bags, Hats

Leo is a New York based multi-disciplinary designer that utilizes fashion and graphic design to explore the merge of culture, identity, form, and function.

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Re:Home - The Remnants of Identity

Category: Footwear

Competitions: International

The school uniform serves as an identity marker on two levels. It both challenges individualism and promotes conformity to a group. Re:Home takes traditional elements of the school uniform, like the Eton collar and button-down shirt, and reimagines them through a hiking inspired boot. Overtime, the oil tanned leather utilized on the back of it undergoes a transformation that changes its identity, similar in which happens to ourselves. I draw inspiration from the natural surroundings of my hometown, Vancouver, B.C. Through exploring form, function, and colour, I aim to revive the identities that can get lost in the collective nature of uniforms.

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.