Beazley Designs of the Year Fashion

Adrift

Since the fashion brand’s launch early in 2019, Rui Zhou has concentrated on making the most intimate of clothing.

Using an elastic knitted fabric, her garments create the illusion of an opaque ‘second skin’. Through it, the beautiful imperfections of the wearer’s actual skin are visible.

The fabric is factory-knitted, with the imitation pearls and metal accessories that link the pieces together sewn by hand.

This collection uses an organic silhouette, a minimalist aesthetic and detailed craftsmanship. The title, Adrift, refers to a young soul wandering the city, alone but open to encounters.

Designed by Rui Zhou.

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