空礁·Empty Reef
Category: Apparel
Competitions: China Mainland
Titled "Empty Reef", this design draws inspiration from coral bleaching, a stark symbol of marine ecological degradation. The process began with exploring coral textures using stone clay, creating fragmented plate shapes that were translated into multiple draping samples to refine the silhouette. The final garment is crafted primarily from sustainable white leather, which has been processed with laser cutting, thinning and polishing, and manual gathering techniques. These methods recreate the delicate, fading form of bleached coral while emphasizing the natural texture and durability of real leather. The work aims to use fashion as a medium to raise awareness of ocean conservation, demonstrating how innovative leather craftsmanship can merge with environmental concepts to create sustainable, meaningful design. 作品名为《空礁》，以珊瑚白化现象为灵感，聚焦海洋生态退化议题。设计前期通过石塑粘土复刻珊瑚肌理，提炼出板块化造型，再经多轮立裁小样优化廓形。成衣主体采用可持续白色真皮打造，运用激光切割、打磨变薄、手工抽褶等工艺，还原白化珊瑚脆弱凋零的形态，同时凸显真皮本身的质感与韧性。作品以时尚为媒介，传递海洋保护理念，探索皮革工艺与环保概念结合的可持续设计表达。
