REBORN
Yishan Yao
Concept
The collection Reborn, like its name, is a collection based on the ideology of being “brought back to life”. It captures the rebirth of life and history in a futuristic world. With the unique use of wool, these principles are reflected throughout the collection. The original textile developed from wool roving and cotton yarn generates innovation and fascinating tactile texture in this collection.
Based on the universal truth that doctors save lives, x-ray pictures and the rib bone structure have inspired the constant motif of circular lines and silhouettes in the collection. Combined with the historical architecture of the Chinese Minnan culture. The unique Minnan-styled roofs in the shape of the Chinese letter ‘风’ (wind), have also influenced the round silhouette of this collection. The fusion of human life and Minnan culture are the elements that are being reborn into a futuristic society.
Reborn’s innovative approach to showcasing wool, focuses on leveraging its unique qualities to meet the demands of new markets and applications. The development of an original textile made from wool roving and cotton yarn introduces new applications of natural fibres. As well as the inclusion of merino wool in the collection. The hero garment ‘Eclipse’ is constructed from Japanese green calvary wool and green moss wool suiting making it suitable for formal events. Through exploring the qualities of wool fibre, innovations and boundaries are discovered. These qualities also ensure wool is a timeless material that will continue to be at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance solutions for the future.
67% wool 26% polyester 4%
60% acrylic 40% viscose
Brushed twill suiting (Japan) 89% wool 9% nylon 2% polyurethane
Lightweight Brushed coating (Japan) 80% wool 20%
Calvary Coating (Japan)
acrylic 2% nylon 1% rayon
Sophia olive soft
faux leather (Italy)
This distinctive fabric is crafted by layering yarn and roving between sheets of solvy. It is then stitched together using a sewing machine with matching thread. To complete the process, the textile is rinsed with warm water, allowing the solvy to gradually dissolve. The material is then shaped as desired and left to dry overnight.
Credits
Yishan Yao
Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Styling, Creative Direction, Videography, Graphics & Layout, Illustration, Editing, Casting, Logistics
Photography.
Erin Campbell (@erin.mack.cd), Brady Hardley (@bradyhardley), Alannah Morgante (@alannahmorgante
MUA
Michelle Wang (@miwan3748)
Model
Sheire Taguchi (@sherietaguchi), Amanda Chan (@amandapandachan), Brady Jones (@bradyjones._), Gina Jafreen (@_kosumoki_)
Sponsored by The Australian Wool Education Trust
