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Bingbing Bai

Kingston School of Art

MPhil/ PhD (FT) Art & Design

Sustainable Design, Womenswear, Accessories

I am a fashion designer and researcher who values the designer's responsibilities and consider the effective use of garment from raw materials to the entire life cycle. 6 years of study experience in Fashion, providing a solid foundation for excellent technical skills. Ability to flexibly create patterns, and combines sustainable concepts with aesthetics as a powerful representation.

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Eternal Vitality

Category: Accessories

Competitions: International

Practicality and artistry are woven through the work, with the aim of broadening the integration of vegetable-tanned leather into modern lifestyle pieces. She used a traditional leather sewing technique that is purely handmade and retains its natural color without any dyeing. The artisanship runs through from beginning to end. All things are endless. Every line and every silhouette are a reflection of nature’s essential vitality. Inspired by the golden ratio, this collection combines the uniqueness of handcrafted leather, through molding, carving and shaping to bring out the leather’s natural elements. The charm of Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather accentuates the leather’s vitality. These animal hides are sourced as by-products of the European meat and dairy industry. The technique of vegetable tanning involves using natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather.

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.