CITYSCAPES GO SARTORIAL
CITYSCAPES GO SARTORIAL
Few would take notice of torn posters and unwanted stickers splashed across sidewalks, but not Ng. During her trips to Hong Kong and London, the 22-year-old student at Lasalle College of the Arts was captivated by how those details added depth to the cityscape. “These hidden pockets of decay within an otherwise austere city landscape made it spring to life, adding a lot of character,” she explained. Ng then decided to use photographs she took of the two cities to form the basis of the digital textile prints that she employed freely throughout her collection.
How did you develop your idea further?
The colours and the folded layers of stickers reminded me of the hanbok, Korea's national dress, and that inspired the silhouettes of the collection. I chose a clean silhouette and used smooth fabrics such as satin and organza to contrast with the prints inspired by the neglect and decay I saw.
What was most challenging about the competition?
I designed my own prints for this collection and found it a challenge to use the right print for the right garment. I had to experiment with different shapes, develop a textile print story that would complement each other perfectly, and produce a narrative the audience can connect with. The mentors advised which prints would work on what type of garments, and they encouraged me to be daring in mixing up my prints.
What has the competition taught you?
From the start, this competition has been about merging your creative vision with a commercial viewpoint. It’s about finding a unique selling point and weaving my creative direction through it. I had to keep in mind to play up my strengths before creating something that’ll appeal to consumers while building my collection.
