Ruijia (Rachel) He

RMIT Bachelor of Fashion (Design)
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rachelhe07242000@gmail.com
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My project Root is an exploration of my cultural heritage, merging traditional Chinese pattern motifs with my fascination for materials and a commitment to sustainable practices, which is a continuing theme of my persona project. Inspired by the forgotten clay artifacts in my hometown museum and natural wonders.
The project aims to explore through materials and embark on a personal journey of self-discovery and cultural dissemination.
This project symbolizes the passage of time and the evolution of culture. Embracing the imperfections of handmade craftsmanship, my pieces are imbued with warmth and character, offering a counterbalance to the "perfect and delicate" aesthetic prevalent in contemporary fashion.
My exploration of a cultural heritage journey will begin with an array of handcrafted techniques, including hand-moulded ceramic pieces, weaving, knitting, and latex application, each bearing the mark of my personal touch.

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RMIT Bachelor of Fashion (Design)

My project Root is an exploration of my cultural heritage, merging traditional Chinese pattern motifs with my fascination for materials and a commitment to sustainable practices, which is a continuing theme of my persona project. Inspired by the forgotten clay artifacts in my hometown museum and natural wonders.
The project aims to explore through materials and embark on a personal journey of self-discovery and cultural dissemination.
This project symbolizes the passage of time and the evolution of culture. Embracing the imperfections of handmade craftsmanship, my pieces are imbued with warmth and character, offering a counterbalance to the "perfect and delicate" aesthetic prevalent in contemporary fashion.
My exploration of a cultural heritage journey will begin with an array of handcrafted techniques, including hand-moulded ceramic pieces, weaving, knitting, and latex application, each bearing the mark of my personal touch.

Root | Look 1: jute twine handmade top, jute twine macrame with knitting skirt. Material: jute twine, latex, cotton yarn, jacquard cotton fabric. Look 2: tyvek pottery dress. Material: tyvek fabric, polyester boning, jute twine, nylon zip, metal eyelet. Look 3: ceramic top, pottery puffy skirt, jute twine macrame with ceramic waist accessory, jute twine macrame hand accessory. Material: clay, acrylic paint, jute twine, jacquard cotton fabric, Metal eyelet, latex | Models: Dawn Leng, Veronica Zhang, Jazmin Hu. Photographer: Wesker Huang. Assistant: HanLong Liu. Makeup: Dawn Leng, Jazmin Hu, Rachel He

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