The Opposite By Yishu Yan Wins Silver In A' Fashion Design Awards


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The Opposite

Innovative Unisex Knitwear Collection Recognized for Excellence in Sustainable Design and Flexible Wearability

COMO, CO, ITALY, August 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The A' Design Award, a highly prestigious and well-recognized award in the field of fashion design, has announced Yishu Yan as a winner of the Silver A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award for her innovative work, "The Opposite." This unisex fashion knitwear collection showcases a new concept of modern garments with multiple wearing methods, highlighting sustainable design thinking and digital design attributes.

The Opposite aligns with current trends in the fashion industry, emphasizing sustainability, versatility, and inclusivity. The collection's zero-cut, zero-waste approach and highly adaptable, flexible wearability demonstrate its practical benefits for users and the industry. By pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion design, Yishu Yan's work contributes to the advancement of fashion industry standards and practices.

The collection explores the process of confrontation and cooperation between contradictory elements through the development of flexible knitted structures and changeable garment constructions. The stylish items in the two outfits can be easily interchanged and matched, questioning common notions of men's and women's wear, as well as Eastern and Western clothing. The Opposite stands out in the market with its unique surface texture effect, deformation ability, and the unlimited possibilities for continuous development provided by its flexible and versatile nature.

This recognition from the A' Fashion Design Awards serves as motivation for Yishu Yan to continue striving for excellence and innovation in her future projects. The award inspires further exploration of sustainable design thinking and digital design attributes in fashion, potentially influencing industry standards and fostering innovation within the field.

The Opposite was designed by Yishu Yan with academic advisers Kinor Jiang and Jinyun Zhou.

Interested parties may learn more about the design at the following URL:


About Yishu Yan
Yishu Yan is a designer, maker, and researcher working on fashion and textiles, specializing in knitting. Her work aims to explore an integrated approach to fashion and textile design through the application of digital technology and inspiration from traditional Chinese culture. Yishu holds a PhD in Fashion and Textile Design from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an MA in Textile from the University of the Arts London. Her artworks have been exhibited in more than 7 countries and regions, winning over 15 awards.

About Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award recognizes top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design category. Recipients are acknowledged for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design through their highly functional and aesthetically pleasing creations. The award celebrates designs that incorporate original innovations, reflect the designer's deep understanding and skill, and make a notable impact on everyday life. Winning works are selected based on criteria such as innovative material use, originality, aesthetic appeal, functionality, comfort, sustainability, cultural relevance, and commercial viability.

About A' Design Award
The A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award is a prestigious international design competition that offers a unique opportunity for global recognition, inspiring new trends and pushing the boundaries of fashion design. Welcoming a diverse range of participants, including visionary fashion designers, clothing brands, fashion houses, apparel manufacturers, and design agencies, the award provides a platform to showcase creativity and gain international exposure. Entries are blind peer-reviewed and voted on by a world-class jury panel of design professionals, fashion industry experts, journalists, and academics based on pre-established evaluation criteria. The A' Design Award, now in its 16th year, is driven by a philanthropic mission to enhance society through the power of good design, recognizing and promoting superior products and projects that positively impact the global community. Interested parties may learn more about the A' Design Awards, explore jury members, view past laureates, and participate with their projects at

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