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