Art and Fashion Designer: Tuan Tran
I create beautiful fashion as art, by using innovative
materials and techniques to compose a garment, as
if I’m creating a work of art. Unexpected materials
such as hand crafted hemp material from the Hmong
mountain tribes as well as creating a new material
by hand weaving existing cloth in composing a new
texture, color and pattern. Additionally, I incorporate
techniques such as hand painted designs in dresses
and suits which transform them into a one of a kind
wearable painting.
My goal is that the wearer feels as if they are slipping
into a sculpture or painting when putting on one of
my pieces. Comfort, style and innovation through
materials and techniques, is my approach to bringing joy and pride in owning and wearing one of my
garments.
"Life is colorful. I am colorful. Art and Fashion reflect life.
My Fashion design and art reflect me."TT
"Golden Butterfly" Full length chiffon gown, hand painted butterflies
www.zhibit.org/tuantran
Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI
FOCUS of SWFL 2014 167