Audi Star Creation 2014
12 Finalists Announced
All sketches courtesy of Audi Star Creation
SINGAPORE - Audi Star Creation (ASC), one of the four pillars of the Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX), has unveiled its final 12 fashion design talents after the second round of judging.
Based on this year’s theme, “The Asian Perspective”, the 12 finalists had to submit six original and commercially viable designs that creatively portrayed the theme. The runway showdown will take place in Singapore on 12 May at Tent@Orchard.
The 12 finalists for Audi Star Creation 2014 are:
1. Oei Shoo Jun Angeline, 27, Singapore
2. Keh Min Chloe, 19, Singapore
3. Leong Yaowen, 26, Singapore
4. Newman Han, 29, Republic of Korea
5. Hye Ra Rhee, 32, Republic of Korea
6. Hye Jin Kim, 27, Republic of Korea
7. Zhou Jun, 24, China
8. Rebecca Corine Lam, 25, Hong Kong
9. Tu Nguyen Hoang, 23, Vietnam
10. Kata Oka Hidenobu, 22, Japan
11. Peh Chin Yee, 24, Malaysia
12. Erica Devi Handika, 21, Indonesia
1. Oei Shoo Jun Angeline, 27, Singapore
All sketches courtesy of Audi Star Creation
Portfolio: Uniform: Variations In A Silhouette
"The concepts of community and conformity intersect and resonate deeply in Asian cultures.
In Singapore, individual and specific cultural differences (race, language, religion, sex) are cast aside in order to maintain social equilibrium, as a result, we create a homogenous society with a set of assumed shared ideals and beliefs, continually reinforced through institutional means - Government, schools, organisations, museums and (re) constructed landscapes.
An odd, nagging and perhaps real/false sense of uniformity, a fear for a loss of distinctiveness. This collection reflects a personal search to define my 'asian' identity (muddles and hollow) within the omnipresent limitations of society. I draw inspiration from Singaporean artist, Jane Lee, through the act of randomly dripping thick layers of paint on the canvas, the focus falls on the process, and the canvas is releases from its frame - though never entirely so.
Similarly I long to do the same by exploring fabric manipulation techniques and pattern cutting, within the boundaries of a fixed silhouette. I chose the shirt, a simple garment used in uniforms, worn by students, the military, the white and blue-collared workers. This is a collection of opposing elements: abstract unique transformations in a uniform nation."
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Portfolio: Grief
"Just last year, I lost my grandpa and aunt due to old age and health issues. Thus, their funeral was an eye opener to me, especially with all the different details that are needed to be taken care of, in order to send our final wishes to them.
Since then, I was interested in the funeral procedures and steps that caretakers have to oblige to for the departed. I chanced upon a movie, Departure, which inspired me to make a collection about Japanese funerals.
My collection is widely based on the structure and gradient of the Japanese graveyard. Along with the colour scheme of the different processes of the wake.
Grief is a humble collection to showcase my point of view of the process of grieving, and the steps that immediate families have to go through to send their loved ones off."
Portfolio: Cultural (Re)Load
"With the influence of the Western Fashion and culture, the Eastern fashion quickly became obsolete. The iconography and the messages seemed a little too much for the liking of the youngsters who opted for the cut and fit of Western clothes. To some, these became a load.
However, they too wear slogan T-shirt that speaks of something in history. With that in mind, I have created a collection that celebrates the Eastern Iconography on Western silhouette. Giving the rich culture a contemporary touch."
4. Newman Han, 29, Republic of Korea
Portfolio: The Scientific Expedition
"Just like an explorer who seeks and explores things through a new perspective. Many Asian countries have various cultures, i.e. other Asian cultures, cultures which flowed in during colonial periods (for some countries) or from the West, such as the U.S., Europe, etc. layered on top of their own traditional culture. Therefore, they get to have a perspective which is not only composed of their traditional culture, also layered with diverse cultures laid one upon another.
Expedition: We see things with eyes (original perspective) through a layered scope, i.e. glasses, a microscope, or a telescope, and seek/explore things or the world with an image (new perspective) which is reflected through that scope."
5. Hye Ra Rhee, 32, Republic of Korea
Portfolio: Art of Inspiring Empty Space
"An emphasis on peace and harmony is an essential feature of traditional Asian culture and the search for moderation and the beauty of harmony has, since ancient times, always been at the core of Asian traditional philosophical thinking.
My collection aims to integrate the flowing lines balance, depth, strength and elegance through the mechanism of negative (empty) space. Inspired by both the beauty and resilience of nature's flora, I have imbued particular plants with auspicious meaning, musical resonance and scholarly virtue through the medium of strikingly minimal, androgynous and yet posh clothing. Specifically, I have tried to design clothing pattern using the line of outside space of laid out traditional noblemen's clothing in the white space. (i.e. decalcomania)"
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Portfolio: Blooming Your Truth
"Conventional Buddhism called less of Buddha Buddhist writings; When broken down into Kanji, Buddhist Writings mean the 'raw' and 'door'. According to Buddhism, the word of truth is not all about hearing or just knowing. Truly understanding Buddhist writing is to enter the door of the raw. This is necessary, and means a lot to Buddhists.
Buddhism is also a religion of flower which bears fruit after blooming. This natural way of the flower is just like our lives as we strive to reach nirvana. For these, the flower symbolises asceticism. Therefore, the harmony between the door and this flower became a flower lattice door. When it comes to door in Buddhism, it means different. The door is the invitation from the world of Buddhism filled with enlightening truths.
Finding out nature's truth is like opening the door. Flower lattice door is used as one of the many beautiful ornaments for Buddhism and it embodies Buddhism. Calmly but enthusiastically desiring the truth, this is well expressed in fashion. To be clear, flower lattice door is shown in the patterns of my fashion collection.
Main colours are darker and modern, such as acid yellows, edgy mock black, pure white, ink blue and grey. As a point colour, the print of flower lattice is placed. Flower lattice clothes are modern, and vivid colours and the fabric creates Korean pop art. The entire silhouette is quite boxy and modern. The crease of clothes which monk's clothes normally have is recreated with drapes on the dress. I normally use coat string for decoration and Korean traditional knots, bat shaped knots are also used as adjusting buttons. Especially tie closure of coat-strings can go with various designs."
7. Zhou Jun, 24, China
Portfolio: Red Construction
"Red Construction is the theme for my collection. Red, corresponding with fire, symbolises good fortune and joy. The red colour of the packet symbolises good luck. Red os a traditionally symbolic colour of happiness. In modern China, red remains a very popular colour and is affiliated with and used by the Communist government. In this collection, I would like to try play on 3D collage with the human body using red colour. Through this collection I connect the cutting-edge and the commercial. I played with tailoring and instructed separate patterns. Also, I would like to show the movement of the lower body. I tried to develop an unstructured silhouette, boxy and outsized or slim and pulled in at the waist. I try to play with pattern draping, to make the body more interesting, trying to separate them into unstructured patterns. I need to improve from design development to three-dimensional. I need to consider more about side and also insider detailing. The challenge is how to make it exciting! I should do something different."
Portfolio: ZHI
"The name of the collection is ZHI which means "paper" in Chinese, The inspiration behind the collection is paper. Paper has a long history and an intimate relationship with Asian culture. Paper, was invented by the Chinese by a man names Cai Lun. There are many different art forms in Asia that require paper, such as paper cutting, origami, ink blotting, Chinese calligraphy and paintings. It is even used as a construction material in lanterns and walls.
The theme of the collection is to use fabric as if it were paper, manipulating it by cutting, folding, painting, and 'burning'. The intricate patterns that would normally be cut in to paper will be cut into the fabric using a laser, replicating the precision on cloth that is normally possible on paper but not on cloth."
Portfolio: The New Asia
"Inspired by the strong development in all aspects of Asia, from agriculture, industry, services, entertainment… and especially fashion. Although the region's fashion is not the world's hot spots but is increasingly catching up with the World's common trends. This has given me the inspiration for this collection - "The New Asia"
With the reckless cropping lines, fancy 3D technology combines with the simplicity of the shape that could bring the excitement look, not only fresh but also familiar. ALong with modern materials such as silk and wool suitable for those successful ladies who do not like the boredom. Thereby demonstrates the liberal and discerning of Asians.
I am sure with that what I've learnt along the way, my persistent tinkering with modern 3D technology, combined with the meticulous craftsmanship, the collection will achieve the maximum performance. It will also be able to present the modern Asian people who dare to do what we've said, but not dropping-out the existing civilisation."
Portfolio: MA
"(Asia) Japanese Perspective, The Charm of Japan, it is a spirit. It is the heart of the sun. Japan's beauty and harmony for a long time than other countries, it has been respected. I incorporate the natural beauty structure linear in (demographic). In touch with nature, has a unique balance, I create a unique aesthetic sense of Japan."
11. Peh Chin Yee, 24, Malaysia
Portfolio: The Anatomy of Vanda
"Fascinated by the microsome of Singapore's national flower in its full glory the ever gorgeous Vanda "miss Joaquim' orchid is truly a stunning species. The folds and shape of the flower under a magnifying glass unveils a thousand inspiration. Viewing from the perspective of a famous artist such as Georgia O' Keeffee has led me to a great discovery of the delicacy and demure elegance of orchids.
By deconstructing the anatomy of Vanda, I found a way to apply unique folding techniques using ribbed jersey. Everything about Vanda folding techniques using ribbed jersey. Everything about Vanda is symmetrical with clean and neat outlines, enabling the creation of unusually silhouettes. The soft ruffles from the petal's edge and the dramatic bloom of the skit tells a story of an empowered woman that sets the mood for this collection. She is the epitome of strength, elegance and simplicity."
12. Erica Devi Handika, 21, Indonesia
All sketches courtesy of Audi Star Creation
Portfolio: Armours of Warriors
"The collection was inspired from the armours during the Bronze age in China. This is a collection for women, it is about a new point of view to the old and forgotten Chinese armour. This collection is about recreating something modern, young and fashionable.
My silhouette is A-line, simply because of the shape of the armours that was worn during that time. It os fitting on the shoulder and a lot of ease at as it goes down, this allows ease of movement for the wearer. The details that is seen in my collections are the layering, which reflects how people dress in the old days, especially for war. On the battlefield, they would like to protect themselves, thus people tend to wear at least two layers of protection.
Another detail that you see throughout my collection is the curve shaping. I achieve this curve line after going through development of design from the armour. In this collection there is gold beading that will be done on parts of the outfit. There are not too much bead work so that the collection still looks young and modern."
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