Creative Design: Undergraduate

Harmony

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Abstract

The dress, Harmony, symbolizes the cross-cultural influence in fashion to produce a pleasing effect. It showcased the blending of the past and present. The Chinese traditional fabrics of Hakka was used for this dress and with this traditional textile, the modern elements were embraced to Chinese characters like cut out in the back. Not only the traditional fabric is seen—it is marvelously incorporated to the whole image. It is a fresh look on the ancient traditions. The value of the historical heritage is connected with the flow of time. The mix with the larger occupancy in the bottom part of the dress portrays the western fashion influences. This unique dress bridges the eastern and western cultures through the design elements of the dress.

How to Cite:

Lo, C., (2016) “Harmony”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 73(1).