Fashion Design School of Design
Jingyi Zhou
As a designer, I am deeply interested in the intersection of fashion, functionality, and emotion. My work focuses on creating garments that address real, practical needs. I believe clothing should empower the wearer—not only through comfort and performance, but also by reflecting inner strength and a sense of identity.
In every collection, I embrace the complexity of the design process: the challenges, the problem-solving, and the focused intensity that comes with hands-on creation. I pay close attention to detail, trusting that even the smallest elements can bring beauty and unexpected delight.
Ultimately, I hope my work can connect ideas and emotions, building a quiet dialogue between designer and wearer. My goal is to design garments that speak clearly to contemporary life—pieces that are wearable, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant.
Collections
Metamaternal
“Metamaternal” is rooted in Metamorphosis and Maternal, exploring the profound transformations a woman undergoes during pregnancy and motherhood. The collection celebrates a woman’s journey of rediscovery, empowerment and re-gendering, creating elegant garments that embody the power of both transformations and the acquisition of a maternal identity.
The collection explores the emotional and physical changes women experience during pregnancy and their participation in society after giving birth. Through tailoring, deconstruction and construction, the designs reflect the complex duality that women experience, seeking a balance between vulnerability and strength, softness and structure.
Inspired by real-life experiences and societal expectations, these garments are rooted in functionality, yet deeply emotional. Each piece is designed to support, protect and empower, blending sensuality with professional modern aesthetics in perfect comfort. The silhouette transforms between cocooning wraps and confident tailoring, echoing the transformation of the body and the transmission of identity.
This project not only responds to the physical needs of women, but also pays homage to the will to be resilient. It aims to dress women to be valued, respected and empowered – at home, in the workplace and beyond. Through an oft-focused moment in the lives of working women, the collection bridges the gap between fashion, emotion and reality with a sense of calm and confidence.
