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This is the public profile of YIWEI XU, Additional information and high-resolution images are available for accredited press members, to access additional information about YIWEI XU please login as a press member.About YIWEI XU : Eva Yiwei Xu is the founder and designer of All Comes From Nothing (ACFN). Born and raised in China,
Xu received her B.A. from Tsinghua University’s Academy of Art and Design, and an MFA fellowship from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduation, Xu moved to New York City and worked exclusively with fashion houses including Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren. In 2014, Xu founded ACFN out of a desire to design a more personal women’s wear line for creative lifestyles. She currently lives and works in New York City.
STATEMENT OF ART:Xu received her B.A. from Tsinghua University’s Academy of Art and Design, and an MFA fellowship from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduation, Xu moved to New York City and worked exclusively with fashion houses including Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren. In 2014, Xu founded ACFN out of a desire to design a more personal women’s wear line for creative lifestyles. She currently lives and works in New York City.
THE LINE
All Comes From Nothing (ACFN) is contemporary women’s wear label created by artist and designer Eva Yiwei Xu. ACFN is dedicated to women with creative lifestyles.
THE WOMAN
The ACFN woman creates for life. She is artistic, elegant, intuitive and adventurous. Fashion is an accomplice, not her calling card.
Some of the names used to describe her are photographer, designer, author, artist, baker, florist, painter, composer, or playwright. She is between late 20 and early 50, or at least her heart is always young. She is very dedicated to her creative work. Her studio is where a myriad of adventures take place. She dares to venture into ideas unexplored by many. As a strong individual, the ACFN woman is not victimized by fashion. Clothing does not place an identity on her; rather, her overall essence defines the style.
THE DESIGN
Inspired by the Chinese philosophy of simplicity and Minimalism art, ACFN designs combine the softness and draping found in natural fabrics with geometric shapes, creating versatile and unique looks. Each ACFN piece yields to the essence of the individual, allowing their inner identity to shine.
ORGANIZATION:
ALL COMES FROM NOTHING
EDUCATION:
Master of Design in Fashion, Body and Garment, 2009 - 2011
MFA Fellowship Recipient (Top 5%), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Art in Fashion and Textile Design, 2004 – 2008
First Class Honors Degree, Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
EXPERIENCE:
Founder / Designer, All Comes From Nothing, New York, Sep 2014 – Current
• Founder and designer of All Comes From Nothing, an independent women’s wear label for women with creative
lifestyles.
Designer for Women’s Knits, POLO Ralph Lauren, New York, Feb 2013 – Sep 2014
• Led knits design for Women’s POLO debut collection. Contributed key looks that presented on NYFW.
Associate Designer, Vince Camuto, New York, Sep 2012 – Feb 2013
• Directly reported to Design Director and VP of Design
• Improved Spring ‘14 lines by adding 30% novelty styles including C&S Knits, Outwear and Denim
Co-Founder / Designer, E-Commerce, Y +, Shanghai / New York, Dec 2011 – Sep 2012
• Co-founder and head designer of Y +, contemporary women’s wear brand combining modern sophistication,
timeless style, and fashionable ready to wear
• Developed original sketches, sourced fabric and trim in NYC, and supervised production in Shanghai
• Oversaw marketing, developed e-commerce flash-sale channel, and generated peak monthly sales of $100k USD
Woven Design freelancer, Michael Michael Kors, New York, Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
• Worked directly with Print Creative Director, developed bestselling watercolor leopard print
• Detailed and maintained sketch library and set foundation for design prototyping across all MMK team
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
ALL COMES FROM NOTHING X RACHEL MICA WEISS, Armory Arts Week, New York, Mar 2015
YIWEI XU: Solo exhibition of wearable art, Aike dellacro, Shanghai, Mar 2011
Samsara, Solo exhibition of wearable art, Sage studio, Chicago, Mar 2011
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
Embrace Magazine Gala, Wyndham Hotel, NYFW, New York, Dec 2012
Where is Where, Group Exhibition, Los Angeles, June 2011
Revolve: Night of Fashion and Charity, The Drake Hotel, Chicago, May 2011
Non-Self: Group exhibition of contemporary art, UCCA, Beijing, May 2010
Face to Face, 798 D-Park Design Factory, Beijing, Apr 2008
Rose Garden, Tsai Mei-Yue Fashion Collection, China Fashion Week, Beijing, Mar 2007
AWARDS:
Miss Asia costume design, Hong Kong Asia TV, 2015 ongoing
• Designing costume for Miss Asia Pageant 2015, which will be syndicated to stations across Asia and America in
Fall 2015, covered 3 million viewership
Costume design, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, 2010
• Designed costume for Duet Dance Performance You complete me which has taken place at the Auditorium Theater
Awards Ceremony Design, Beijing Olympics, 2007
• Awards ceremony clothing The blue and white porcelain have been use at National Aquatic center Water Cube
during Beijing Olympic Games
WEB SITE:
allcomesfromnothing.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
allcomesfromnothing.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2015-03-23 01:03:46
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Startup
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