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Jia Yee Ni duality

Duality stands as a collection of artisan works focused on luxury and sustainability. Woven fabrics and yarn are produced from all natural materials, and loomknitting techniques have been implemented rather than cut-and-sew in order to reduce waste.

inspiration

Framed by the paradox of being a twin, Duality explores an intersection of identities. Linear seams juxtapose organic silhouettes, embodying the fluidity of identity. Elements of raw and refined, the balance of symmetry and asymmetry, reflect the contrasts that coincide with being borne of duality.

collaboration

The linings of my garments are hand-printed with motifs I developed with my twin sister. We drew blind contours of each others’ faces using certain memories as backdrops to each drawing. So, each motif represents not only my twin sister’s or my own physicality, but also a memory of the other perpetuated in the fine lines of our identities.

This print was also used on the strap linings and ties of each leather backpack. As an industrial design student, my sister was the natural choice for a collaborative partner. We designed and developed the backpacks together, and she executed the production of the final three backpacks.

fiber content Wovens Wool/Cashmere Blend 100% Wool Gabardine 100% Wool Coating 100% Cashmere

100% Organic Cotton Canvas Tencel/Cotton/Hemp Twill Blend

100% Silk Habotai Lining Yarn 100% Organic Cotton 100% Wool

*Both USA grown and spun Leather

Deer-Tanned Cow Hide

raw/refined detail

blind contour print

duality backpack

No. 01 Fitted Hat Terrace Coat

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Gray Wool Cashmere

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

Chasm Sweater | Black Wool Yarn (USA) Fault Culotte | Gray Wool Cashmere Leather Backpack | Black Deer-Tanned Cow Hide (Suede)

No. 02 Fitted Hat Drift Tunic Fault Trouser Leather Backpack

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Black Tencel/Cotton/Hemp Twill (76/14/10) | Gray Wool Cashmere | Black Deer-Tanned Cow Hide

No. 03 Fitted Hat Drift Coat

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Black Cashmere

Chasm Tunic

| Black Tencel/Cotton/Hemp Twill

Fault Trousers

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

Silk Habotai Printed Lining | Khaki Wool Gabardine Silk Habotai Printed Lining

No. 04 Fitted Hat Fault Jacket

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Navy Wool Coating

Planes Shirt Fault Skirt

| Natural Cotton Canvas (Organic) | Navy Wool Gabardine

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

No. 05 Fitted Hat Drift Coat

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Black Cashmere

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

Plateau Sweater | Natural Cotton Yarn (USA) Box Pleat Culottes | Khaki Wool Gabardine

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

No. 06 Fitted Hat Fault Jacket

| Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Navy Wool Coating

Silk Habotai Printed Lining

Chasm Sweater | Black Wool Yarn (USA) | Gray Wool Cashmere Fault Trousers Leather Backpack | Black Deer-Tanned Cow Hide (Mixed)

duality Designer

Jia Yee Ni JiaYee.Ni@gmail.com JiaYeeNi.com (937) 903 7124

Photography Jia Yee Ni Jia Lu Ni Models Terese Ostendorf Emme Metry Assistants Jia Lu Ni Kaitlin Ertel Backpack Collab

Jia Lu Ni & Jia Yee Ni