Aren’t We Alike

Ivory silk faille gown with intricate three-dimensional structures created by hand-sewing. The top is strapless, while the skirt has a silhouette resembling angel wings. The back of the bodice has lacing for better fit. The model is holding a paper umbrella of matching color.

This gown contains approximately 500 hand-sewn connection points, forming the intricate structures.

The skirt contains four panels of full-width rectangular fabric, two at front and two at back.

The four panels of fabric are folded and draped to create an angelic silhouette.

The back bodice is laced for better fit. A zipper is hidden under a pleat on the back.

Side view of the garment is slimmer. There is a pannier underneath holding out the skirt sideways.

Under a microscope, some human cells and tissues resemble plants. Human lip tissue looks like the petals of roses. The iris of the human eye resembles a dandelion. Breast tissue is similar to a hyacinth. Humans and plants have more connection than one thinks. Aren’t we just alike? This collection draws inspiration from the fascinating shapes and structures observed in microscopic images, expressing the connection between humans and plants.

Credits

Photographer: Jiacheng Zhu
Model: Chang Wang

Critics Award Winner

Keyue Chen

China, China

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