Defiant Soul

Side view of model wearing a black leather dress paired with long matching gloves. The background is white.

Black leather dress with origami bone spine and silver rivet details, paired with sculptural gloves.

The back view of the black leather dress has a sculptural spiky dragon spine, like an origami structure, forming an S-curve down the back. Dress has a center back slit for ease of movement. The background is white.

An S-curve origami spine was created with smocking, inspired by my Chinese zodiac dragon.

Model wearing a black leather dress with criss-cross shoulder straps and tall black gloves. Silver rivets accent the dress’s straps at the chest and side seam.

The garment has an invisible zipper on one side and an adjustable strap on the other.

The model stands with her back, wearing a black leather dress. A sculptural dragon spine made of black organza origami decorates the center back, forming a keel-like structure that coils downward along the spine, gradually decreasing in size from top to bottom.

The origami on the back is made of black organza, with fold lines laser-cut onto the fabric.

Model sitting on the ground, one hand supporting herself and the other pinching her waist. She wears a black strapless denim dress with hip pads that exaggerate the silhouette. Front panel of the dress features keel-shaped origami flowing from the chest. A black patchwork leather jacket with silver snaps completes the outfit.

Black denim strapless dress with front origami detail, paired with black patchwork leather jacket.

I've been drawn to punk-style clothing since childhood, using bold fashion to project confidence amid constant change. British punk culture from the 1960s–70s, especially the Sex Pistols, deeply influenced me with its rebellious spirit and raw confidence. Though I no longer use clothing as a shield, I still cherish those roots. Punk remains a bridge between my past and present—a lasting symbol of strength, self-expression, and self-acceptance.