Eastern Rococo

Designer

Lee, Tsz Yan, Sarah

Title

Eastern Rococo

Subject

Underwear

Fashion shows -- China -- Hong Kong

College graduates

Date Created

2021-05-18

Format

Photographs

Identifier

FSIT20210518D05P001

Description

This collection is inspired by porcelain from the Rococo period. In the 18th century, chinoiserie was very popular in Europe when Rococo style was fashionable. Due to the popularity of Chinese porcelain, western designers attempted to imitate the techniques of exported Chinese porcelain. A new style that combines Rococo and Chinoiserie was thus created.

The traditional Chinese designs that were evolved into a manufactured style transitioned the original to a fantasy view of China. The combination of the mysterious preconceptions of Chinoiserie and luxurious details of Rococo created charming decorative aesthetics through whimsicalness, fantastical sceneries and playful flourishes. This collection is designed to show integration and contradiction between the two styles.

Females also face many contradictions internally. They can be passionate and energetic but at the same time, gentle and quiet. Two things that are perceived to be totally different can actually coexist together in harmony and also can show their own charm.

Collection

PolyU intimate fashion show 2021