{"id":79414,"date":"2018-08-13T15:30:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T07:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/?p=79414"},"modified":"2018-08-12T17:40:22","modified_gmt":"2018-08-12T09:40:22","slug":"first-showcase-mini-fashion-field-notes-capsule-collection-asia-klfw2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/lifestyle\/fashion\/first-showcase-mini-fashion-field-notes-capsule-collection-asia-klfw2018\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Showcase of MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection in Asia at KLFW2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0limited-run collection,\u00a0MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection, the collaboration between MINI and The Woolmark Company, one of the world\u2019s most recognised and respected brands in textile and fashion, was presented\u00a0for the first time in Asia at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2018 last week.<\/p>\n

The 16-piece MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection, which was first introduced at the Pitti Uomo 94, features a quartet of up-and-coming international designers translating personal memories from travelling into fashion pieces using the finest Merino wool.\u00a0The guiding theme of MINI FASHION is \u201cTranscending Borders\u201d and the Capsule Collection celebrates the experiences one makes while traveling to new and unknown territories. Each of the four designers have sourced inspiration from trips to foreign cities and woven the encounters and stories they’ve picked up along the way into garments for the collection.<\/p>\n

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(L-R) Mijia Zhangin & Wei Lin of PH5, Liam Hodges, Rike Feurstein, Shimo Zhou & Une Yea of Staffonly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The designers involved in the MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection are Liam Hodges (UK), Staffonly (China), PH5 (USA), and Rike Feurstein (Germany). Most of them are alumni of the International Woolmark Prize, one of the world\u2019s most renowned awards for rising stars of the fashion world.<\/p>\n

Liam Hodges, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Liam<\/p>\n

British designer, his work draws rich inspiration from modern sub-cultures, hip-hop skatewear, UK streetwear and post-punk influences which he fuses into punchy, multi-layered statements. His signature elements include wide silhouettes, patch working and references to hard-wearing workwear and sportswear.<\/p>\n

His designs for MINI FASHION also exudes a new yet familiar feeling, giving classics such as jeans, denim jackets, and long-sleeves something fresh to say through the use of wool (especially Wool Denim). Rounding off Hodges\u2019 six-piece look is a car coat, a bucket hat and a travel pouch made from a water-repellent bonded wool fabric in a classic Prince of Wales check.<\/p>\n

Staffonly, China<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Staffonly<\/p>\n

Shimo Zhou and Une Yea founded the young label, Staffonly, in Shanghai just three years ago. Their ethos of fashion combines technology and design with experiments on materials and colours for a provocative take on the subject, that is enhanced by unusual and sculpted silhouettes. Their designs exude curiosity and a yearning to explore a world still unknown.<\/p>\n

The lush green of the Greenwich Park lawns provides the central colour theme for this contribution to the limited-edition collection. The Meridian Line running through the park effortlessly brings the Bonnet Stripes on a MINI to mind. These two elements form the connecting theme for Staffonly\u2019s ensemble of jacket, shirt, and patchwork jeans. One of the highlights of their creation is the matching duffle bag which also serves as a garment bag; a handy accessory for any urban traveller.<\/p>\n

PH5, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PH5<\/p>\n

Brought to life by Wei Lin \u2013 the daughter of a large knitwear manufacturer, and award-winning designer Mijia Zhangin in New York in 2014, PH5 majors in advanced contemporary knitwear. The label challenges the conventional vision of knitwear by marrying whimsical designs with the architectural dimensions of innovative knitting techniques. PH5 sets out to create boundary-breaking knitwear with a new and playful twist. Their pieces for the MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection are inspired by the Art Deco District of Miami Beach.<\/p>\n

The same combination of pastel colours and technical design features can also be found in the Jacquard woven wool sweater with MINI and PH5 logos, sleeveless knitted jumpsuit and hand-crocheted shawl, which doubles up as a travel rug.<\/p>\n

Rike Feurstein, Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n