EON

Category: Apparel

During a visit to the Complex of Huế Monuments, I was drawn to the repetitive patterns embedded throughout the architectural space, from window grids to ornamental details. Beyond their visual appeal, these patterns led me to question the people and cultural life behind them, why repetition is so widely embraced, and where this tendency originates. In many Asian architectural contexts, repetitive patterns extend beyond decoration; they are closely tied to ideas of order, harmony, and continuity. Repetition establishes a visual rhythm that stabilizes space, reflecting a worldview that values balance and enduring structure over time. Yet the sense of permanence these patterns suggest is not absolute,it is sustained through intentional repetition, revealing how humans construct stability within an ever-changing world. From this perspective, the collection approaches repetition as a structural system rather than a surface element. The designs are developed through reclaimed leather offcuts sourced from workshops, refined into modular units and assembled through interlocking techniques to create garments that are both flexible and structurally coherent. The surface is further explored through a combination of processes, including laser cutting to achieve precision and rhythmic repetition, 3D embossing to recreate architectural depth, as well as engraving and sculpting techniques to enhance material expression. At the same time, the collection reflects my personal design approach, seeking a balance between structure and emotion, tradition and innovation, in order to create garments that endure both aesthetically and functionally over time. Through these methods, patterns are not merely applied to the surface, but become integral to the structure and spatial composition of the garment where repetition is not only seen, but constructed, while also questioning the permanence it appears to promise.

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