| Lan Yu Fashion Designer, BFA Whitecliffe, Dip FD Who Made All The Rules?! My collection this year is about looking at myself and merging my impression of myself with reality. The initial idea came from my personal experiences of dressing rules for different situations. I researched historical tailored jackets in both women's and men's wear. My designs are inspired by the riding uniforms of the eighteenth century and traditional school uniforms. I have also explored my eastern cultural background and my personal identity. I have researched and looked at several contemporary designers for this collection including Viktor and Rolf, Ann Demeulemeester and Yohji Yamamoto. My collection includes functional, oversized, exaggerated, layered garments for both the real and the imaginary world. My vision of women as independent, intelligent, strong and self confident is expressed in my designs and my menswear is beautiful and sexy to complement the women. I am overturning all traditional rules and creating my own fantasy dream. I will always remember what Viktor and Rolf said: "Fashion is an antidote to reality. We are worth it!" La Tour Eiffel // WHo MaDe AlL tHE RuLeS?! W: http://www.lanyu.carbonmade.com |