#FASHION DESIGN #KNITWEAR DESIGN
Welcome to the Spiceship is a knitwear collection by Jojo Yue Zhou that are rich in color and imagination. In this collection, Yue utillises the elasticity of knitting, combining materials such as springs, wire, and fishing wire with knitted fabric to explore the dynamic interactions between the wearer and the textiles. The bold color combinations and interactive wear fabrics showcase Yue's unique creative charm.
Yue conceived a unique creative narrative by imagining a story where a group of astronauts escape Earth. On the alien spacecraft, each crew member faces a specific danger, and Yue has tailored protective suits for them. These suits not only serve a functional purpose but also cleverly integrate the dynamic characteristics of knitting, offering the wearer an immersive, exploratory experience. Many of the design details are inspired by Yue’s hometown, Yiwu, a globally recognized hub for commodities, known for its diverse and inventive products, such as windproof clothing designed for motorcyclists, full-body sun protection facekinis, and ingeniously designed armored storage boxes. Yue skillfully incorporated the distinctive features of these locally- inspired items into each protective suit, imbuing the designs with a rich sense of local culture combined with modern technological elements.
The design of these protective suits transcends the traditional concept of clothing; they are not merely tools to wear but multi-dimensional sensory experiences. By exploring the elasticity and structural characteristics of knitting, the wearer can experience the unique appeal of the fabric itself, while also sensing the limitless potential of garment design in space. This is not just a visual feast, but an adventure in touch and emotion, creating an entirely new, interactive, and sensory-rich wearing experience.
Model Yue Chao wearing Look 3
Drag Artist Anna Phylactic having fun in Look 1
Jojo Yue Zhou knitwear designer
Benny Bingxin Feng video editor/AR artist
Anni Bread photographer
Helena make-up artist
Monique Fei shoe designer
Models Yue Cao, Morgan Lj
Alex Tzu-Yang fashion assistant
Central Saint Martins
Nike x Omni Art Expo
The Crafts Museum of China Academy of Art