Tutorial feedback— 28th April

The meeting discussed a fashion project focused on Chengdu’s minority and local cultures, as follows:

1. Project Overview :

• Project Aim : To create a subcultural fashion project based on Chengdu, interpreting minority and regional cultures through fashion language to represent Chinese culture on the international stage.

2. Reasons for Choosing Chengdu :

• Cultural Inclusiveness : Chengdu has a strong cultural inclusiveness.
• Unique Spirit : Its culture emphasizes the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment and a happy life.
• Fashion Industry Foundation : It has a solid foundation and government support for the fashion industry.
• Lack of Native Fashion Identity : The local fashion market is influenced by external cultures and lacks a unique identity.

3. Future Actions :

• Incorporate Heritage Cultures : Use Sichuan Opera, Shu brocade, and other heritage cultures to create the fashion brand.
• Build a Unique Visual Identity : Aim to have a distinct visual identity and make an impact on the international fashion stage.

4. Research and Insights :

• Understand Previous Attempts : Look at those who have tried before to learn from their successes and failures.
• Test with Lookbooks : Create a lookbook to show and test the contemporary idea of Chinese fashion.

5. Positioning and Skill Set :

• Decide Personal Position : Determine whether to be an individual designer or an incubator.
• Identify Strengths : Know one’s skills and strengths to build the team effectively.

6. Other Considerations :

• Shorten the Question : Make the question more succinct and attractive to stakeholders.
• Be Strategic : Gather knowledge, become an expert, and be strategic in choosing actions and directions.