Profile: CHIA-JUNG CHEN – Real Leather Design Competitions

CHIA-JUNG CHEN

Ling Tung University

I’m currently a sophomore majoring in fashion design, with five years of experience in the field. My main focus is on exploring the possibilities of evening and couture dress design. Rather than pursuing aesthetics alone, I care deeply about whether a design can convey ideas and values. My inspirations often come from current global issues, such as war and environmental protection. I believe fashion can be a medium for communication and reflection — even a glamorous gown can carry a message of awareness and concern for the world. In the future, I hope to merge haute couture craftsmanship with contemporary consciousness, creating designs that are not only beautiful but also meaningful and impactful.

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靜石 Whispering Stone

Category: Footwear

Competitions: Taiwan Region

岩石不是死物，它是靜靜訴說時間的容器。靈感來自岩石中的節理紋路與礦石的光澤，結合皮革的可塑性，將自然界的寧靜力量轉化為足下可穿的雕塑。設計語彙源自岩石的寂靜與穩定，而非喧囂的呼籲。我相信，當我們慢下腳步，去體會自然的留白與穩定力量，就是最根本的保育起點。 A rock is not a lifeless object — it is a silent vessel that holds the passage of time. Inspired by the joint patterns within stone and the subtle luster of minerals, this design merges the malleability of leather with the quiet strength of nature, transforming it into wearable sculptures beneath the feet. The design language draws not from loud declarations, but from the silence and stability of stone. I believe that true conservation begins when we slow down, embrace the stillness of nature, and learn to appreciate the quiet power it holds.