“It’s not just about the garment itself but about the story behind it.”
– Isabella Diorio | New Orleans, Louisiana
“Typically, the visual form or design is based on the functionality, but the function of the clothing that I make differs from looking posh or preventing the cold. My clothes are designed for people to focus on the act of wearing the clothing.”
– 배혜진 Hyee Jin Bae | Seoul, Korea
“I think the process of developing design by working on a form, sketching, and collaging is similar to that of creating art. It all challenges our creativity, striking a balance as a whole piece.”
– Jun Nakamura | London
“Let’s keep fighting the fight for fashion as art.”
– Hera Zhou | Shanghai
“I am so grateful for this opportunity! Thank you for the bold questions @edgexpo” 🙏🏾
– Maryanne E. Mokoko | USA/Cameroon