The creation of conceptual works in fashion design aims to create something new in boundless fashion design. The results of this work will serve as information for future design textbooks. This design is informed by the concept of Japanese aesthetics: white (Shiroi白) represents purity, simplicity, and new beginnings, as well as the concept of Breaking to Become or “Ha” (Ha破) means to destroy, rip, or annihilate. It is a moment when a created form is intentionally destroyed, not for rebellion, but to transcend tradition and create something new. Seeing but not seeing or “Hi” (Hi秘) refers to the idea of deliberately concealing parts of something to spark the imagination and creativity of the audience, instead of revealing everything. This creates a space not only for interpretation but also for the individual participation of the audience. This creation tells a story inspired by the human trap, a difficult period in the cycle of life, difficult to escape and difficult to break free from, symbolized by the combination of structural clothing shapes and an inner body suit which represented human value, tailored with pleated mesh fabric and a plastic frame.
1. To research and analyze Japanese aesthetic concepts of innovation, white, and concealment.
2. To practice applying Japanese aesthetic concepts; white, innovation, and see/not see with symbolism.
3. To create with synthesized a boundless conceptual approach to fashion design, embodying the integration of clothing and structure and explain by Japanese Aesthetics
1. Using concept of Japanese aesthetics to create conceptual fashion designs that guide to no boundaries within the field of fashion design.
2. Using symbols.
3. Using Japanese aesthetics, emphasizing the importance of white, innovative and seeing but not see as well as the contrast of shapes.
4. Telling story about the inspiration of “Trap”; the human trap, a difficult period in the cycle of life, difficult to escape and difficult to break free from.
5. Creating emotional connections for the audience.
6 Structurally composed of conceptual in fashion design and unwearable clothing.
This research is a creative design study in the field of fashion design. The following data were collected:
1. Primary data
– experimental design,
– photographs, drawings, and images from websites.
– The design of structural and unwearable clothing expanded the scope of fashion clothing
– using Japanese aesthetics
– creating 1 set of conceptual fashion design, telling the story of “trap” which means a human being who experiences a difficult period in the cycle of life, difficult to escape and elude
2. Secondary Data:
-Research and compilation of data from books, documents, electronic media, videos, articles, and online media.
-Population: None. Sample: None.
3. Data Collection:
-Research and compilation of data from books, documents, electronic media, videos, articles, and online media.
4. Data Analysis:
– data analysis and synthesis for design purposes.
5. Scope of Research:
-to create creative works using Japanese aesthetics 3 concepts; white, see/not see, innovative. In creating the conceptual fashion design, 1 set of conceptual fashion design named “Trap”
Mesh fabrics and Plastic frames
The creation of “Trap” is a boundless conceptual work in fashion design. It is a symbolic design, representing the value of Trap with the symbol of a structured garment, sewn with pleated mesh and plastic frames, and representing the value of humanity with a bodysuit. This work tells the story of the inspiration of the Trap, a human being who experiences a difficult period in the cycle of life, difficult to escape and elude. It is explained with the concept of Japanese aesthetics, namely white (Shiro), which represents simplicity and new beginnings. The concept of creating something new, “Ha”, is the result of intentional destruction, not for rebellion, but to transcend tradition and create something new. It is also explained with the concept of “Hi” (seeing without seeing), which refers to the idea of deliberately concealing parts of something to spark the imagination and creativity of the audience, rather than revealing everything. It allows not only the audience to interpret but also to participate personally.
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