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Fashion (MA)

Yang Gan

Yang Gan is a designer of bags and accessories, immersed in the contemplation of human lifestyle and its multifaceted tapestry. His works try to transcend the mere physicality of fashion, serving as a conduit for reimagining and invigorating the very essence of people's lifestyles and attitudes. He ardently explores and endeavors to cultivate new realms of possibility at the intersection of fashion products, their functional crossroads, and the expression of societal emotions.


Before coming to RCA, Yang studied leather and bag design in China, and worked as a bag designer. He specialises in combining different materials, functions and looks in his designs, unraveling the profound interconnectedness that lies within. For instance, he once birthed an array of portable handbags, inspired by the symphony of resonant structures, catering to the yearnings and emotional desires of both virtuosos and devotees of melodic artistry.


In the future, Yang plans to put his inspiration and imagination to work in the space of the bag, allowing the minutiae of personal space to bestow sheer bliss upon the narrative of people's lives.




Collage

I endeavor to delve into the inner conflicts that may universally reside within individuals, along with the unique elements that arise from such encounters. I contemplate how to present one's identity more comprehensively at a given moment, aiding individuals in discovering their equilibrium amidst seemingly contradictory external circumstances. The collection shall employ juxtapositions of overtly contrasting elements, employing visual and tactile expressions to explore and convey the inner contradictions and conflicts of individuals—such as protection versus destruction, vintage versus technology, austerity versus gentleness. I strive to explore and express the internal contradictions and conflicts of individuals. Its significance lies in offering a more holistic perspective, enabling individuals to find a point of balance amidst contradictions and conflicts, rather than merely perceiving their surface manifestations. After all, every individual is a paradoxical entity.

Mirror & absorbance
Mirror & absorbance
Aggressiveness & Serenity
Aggressiveness & Serenity
Rough & Smooth
Rough & Smooth
Protection & Destruction
Protection & Destruction
Stiff & Soft
Stiff & Soft
Pearls & ties
Pearls & ties
Inexpensive & Valuable
Inexpensive & Valuable