MEMORIS
MEMORIS
Le Ngoc Ha Thu, VNM, 2019
In this collection, old Japanese traditional clothing (yukata and obi sash) was combined with new contemporary values and vision. The patterns of the vintage fabrics are reminiscent of the past: blurred, faded, smeared together, with dried tea stains, cigarette burns and embossed floral motifs like pressed flowers from diary pages. In addition to upcycled yukata fabrics, the designer also works with local artisans to create natural fabrics for the collection. These are dyed with plants or eco-friendly chemical dyes. All trimmings such as buttons and zippers are taken from used garments or made from metal and wood.
memoris, 2019
yukata and secondhand fabric
three outfits where exhibited
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Le Ngoc Ha Thu
Le Ngoc Ha Thu is an award-winning vietnamese fashion designer. The reason behind her lable XavanStudio is her career motto (sustainable fashion design).
"That's a promise I've made to myself and it's also a signal. When I put it out there, only people who care about the environment as much as I do will reach out to me. Expectation's set."
Read a full interview with her here.
Le Ngoc Ha Thu
Lives/works: Hanoi, Vietnam
Contact: XavanStudio @le_ngochathu
EXHIBIT COLLECTION
PURE GOLD
Upcycled! Upgraded!
Pure Gold is an exhibition organized by the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), Stuttgart, Germany, which promotes art and cultural exchange in exhibitions, dialogue and conference programs.
As a competence center for international cultural relations, ifa connects civil societies, cultural practices, art, media and science. The ifa is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, the state of Baden-Württemberg and its capital Stuttgart.
©2022 ifa. Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
