Zen Mode Coat

title. Zen Mode Coat

date. December 2018

city. Atlanta

designer. Yuanqing Tian

A monochrome black hoodlike coat, inspired from Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese art of Zen Mode, is designed in a relaxing, normcore style to carry the attitude of solitary, tranquility, peace, and also self-awareness being in this mass-info and high-tech world. Simple geometric elements are involved to form the spacial volume of the garment, making the coat in a fashionable way.

Oversized form with hood hat and lapels for chilling weather.

Triangle-shaped volume on

center back based on overall form and concept.

A swinging deep pocket on right side panel neutralizes the all- black heavy sense.

100% black cashmere keeps warm as well as offers the high quality, in coordination with the zen style.

Unique sewing technique shapes stiff and solid seams, supports the spacial form, and caters to the three-dimensional visual effect.

INSPIRATION & CONCEPT

PROTOTYPING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to appreciate instructor Yaling Liu's help on this project, and Xianda Hou's filming.

Thank you for your attention.