TIANCHENG MENG
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
Haptic Bloom
Haptic Bloom examines the hands of artisans, where repeated acts of embroidery, beading and weaving leave calluses, burrs and traces of labour. These tactile marks are translated into 45-degree cuts, rhomboid structures and a reworked houndstooth language. Hand-sewn PLA sequins, leather modules and ceramic beads create surfaces that shift between weight, reflection and movement. By combining craft with modular construction and lower-impact material choices, the collection positions making as a form of thinking. It proposes menswear in which structure, touch and time become visible.
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