“Brains Over Beauty” Collection
Women who are imaginative, talented, and fiercely independent dress to delight themselves. They prioritize self-expression over seeking attention or judgement. With both wisdom and ferocity, they each embody a unique and captivating beauty. These values are intricately woven into their work, their daily lives, and their wardrobes.
Simone de Beauvoir once remarked, "To Care for Her Beauty, to Dress Up, Is a Kind of Work". Drawing inspiration from her, this collection seeks to capture her composed elegance, her strength, the romance, aloofness, tenderness and determination she exudes beneath her exquisite attire.
The inspiration for this vest comes from the Song Dynasty attire seen in "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," particularly worn by commoners—a sleeveless short garment that was more practical for laborers. The design maintains a clean, flat front while incorporating a wide fabric strip to connect the front and back pieces on the sides. The increased volume of the garment creates an architectural silhouette when worn. Suitable for all seasons, it can be layered with long sleeves in spring and autumn, or worn with short sleeves or a tank top in summer.