The beginning of “Locked in an Embrace” came from the question about English Eccentrics. In my eyes, everything about English is a novelty, which cannot be found in my own country. Building, people, costumes, or even the weather, they all are new and interesting. Especially, art works they are unique, no rule, or limit of creating, but still look beautiful. It is clearly expressed that this is British style. It is what the British people could never understand why foreigners or tourists feel excited to buy souvenirs and clothing to witness the British look. With a strong feeling of British, and expressed as the foundation for authentic culture. I decided to take one of the traditional British garments to inspire my work of this project. That was a duffle coat. In the past, duffle coat is designed for soldiers, who have to face the worst climate such as storm, and often used to wear for travel by boat. Duffle coat is regarded as the clothes are durable and strong focus on usability. So many layers of clothing can be worn under the duffle coat.
The fastening was designed to secure easily, instead of closing by zipper or buttons in order to enlarge the thickness of the coat. Toggle can be found in the duffle coat only. The picture of the toggle inspires caressing tight leading to the idea, and become the main concept of the design. This collection has designed for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016. The main concept of this season is the evening light in the forest, which inspired the story. So the colour is also relate to this idea. Dark blue, dark green mixture will be the colour tone of this colour palette, look like the feathers of a peacock. Silhouette & detail of this collection will be combining between feminine and masculine. The dress is ideal feminine look, and retains the concept of “locked in an embrace” with loads of hands around the dress. The jacket will focus on the good turnout as a gentleman that emphasizes comfort, and also functional with two different pockets. The design also shows the original idea, which was duffle coat by fastening, to retain the concept.