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Li Jiang

Iowa State University

Fashion Merchandising and Design Ph.D.

Apparel, Atelier - Pattern Cutting, Haute Couture

My name is Li Jiang, my friends call me Lily. Currently, I am a 2nd year Ph.D. student at Iowa State University focusing on utilizing innovative technology to promote sustainable design and development in the apparel industry. I have a masters degree in Apparel Design from Central Michigan University (CMU) and a bachelors degree in Womens Wear from the London College of Fashion (LCF). Prior to that, I majored in fashion design at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) in China. I have gained valuable experience working as a research/teaching assistant in graduate school, as well as in the fashion industry for well-known brands like ‘Oscar De La Renta’, ‘Thom Browne’, and ‘3.1 Phillip Lim’.

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Ocean waves

Category: Apparel

Competitions: International

This project was inspired by the ocean waves, which always make people feel unfathomable and difficult to fathom. Sometimes, ocean waves make people feel very calm, like a sexy girl lets you indulge, and sometimes it becomes very turbulent in an instant, like a rebellious boy. So this project used sexy 18th-century corsets and cool punk biker jackets as inspired garment elements and then incorporated a surface design that reflects the waves. The ultimate design successfully caters to the contemporary youth’s desire for trendy gender-neutral fashion and displays their body contours in a fashionable manner. Additionally, it triumphantly accomplished the significant objectives of environmental conservation and sustainable growth.

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.