Reinterpretation Of Changshan Garment by Tong Tong |
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| DESIGN NAME: Reinterpretation Of Changshan PRIMARY FUNCTION: Garment INSPIRATION: This design draws inspiration from the iconic Changshan, a traditional Chinese menswear garment.With its lean yet elegant silhouette, the Changshan was a wardrobe staple for men during the Republic of China era(1912-1949). Its floor-sweeping body, dolman sleeves, Mandarin collar, and overlapping front opening made it a symbol of social status and literacy. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: While striving to preserve its overall minimal and elongated silhouette, I endeavor to innovate this historical wardrobe classic through various tailoring methods, achieving a design that harmonizes tradition with modernity. Vertical seams were introduced to control volume, seamlessly blending the original stand collar into one piece with the body panels and discreetly incorporating in-seam pockets. Instead of the traditional side slash, inverted pleats were added to the side seams to enhance mobility while maintaining a modest appearance. Additionally, compared to the original, the overlapping front opening was shortened more towards the center with a slightly slanted curve for easier access. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The garment is designed to be worn as a coat. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This Garment was designed in December 2021 and finished in the beginning of January 2022 in Chicago. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: A high-twist wool twill for this project was chosen due to its springy nature. It creates an ideal structural support for the garment, as well as a wrinkle-free character which contributes to the smooth and minimal image of traditional Changshan. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Full-body Length TAGS: Fashion, Clothing Design, Cultural Heritage, Chinese Traditional Culture, Tailoring RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Extensive historical and visual research was conducted to facilitate the creation of this design. To gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the original design of the Changshan, historical photographs and documentaries were reviewed via digital databases, such as the BIFT Museum. CHALLENGE: The primary challenge in realizing this design lay in the neck area. With the traditional neckline replaced by a series of vertical seams from the body panels, achieving the correct collar shape proved difficult initially. To address this, multiple trial iterations were conducted to refine the patterns for utmost accuracy. Following fabric cutting, the neck area underwent molding under steam and iron to create the smooth curve of the collar. Additionally, hymo was pad-stitched to provide sufficient structural support for the garment. ADDED DATE: 2024-02-26 02:14:36 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Tong Tong IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1-5 Photographer：Yuxian He, 2023 Image #1-5 Model: Junxian Ouyang, 2023 |
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Reinterpretation of Changshan Garment by Tong Tong is Winner in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Tong Tong. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Tong Tong. |
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