Vancouver Fashion Week SS24 Interview w/ Designer Yahsin Chung of Yaxin Zone (Taiwan)

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YAXON ZONE will show on the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week on Tuesday, October 17th, at 
6:50 p.m. You can purchase your ticket HERE!

From the VFW website -

Yahsin Chung's passion for fashion finds its roots in her fascination with clothing, a passion fully ignited during her participation in a short-term program at Parsons School of Design. This love for fashion continued to thrive even as she established herself as an interior designer, interweaving the world of fashion seamlessly into the tapestry of her artistic expressions.

Following a solo exhibition that melded catwalk presentations with innovative spatial designs, Chung felt compelled to embrace her passion and give birth to her own brand. Transitioning from interior design to the realm of fashion, she expanded her creative horizons from spatial concepts to the living canvas of the human body.

After several years, the culmination of her dedication emerged in 2022 – YAXIN ZONE, an authentic embodiment of her artistic identity. Drawing inspiration from diverse art forms, YAXIN ZONE seeks to encapsulate the emotional depth and explorative spirit intrinsic to art, translating these profound sensations into tangible garments.

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The brand's debut collection, "Lonely City," portrays eleven solitary urban scenes. Yahsin Chung's original watercolor paintings and photography seamlessly transform into digitally printed satin, creating a captivating interplay of styles and fabrics. This collection serves as a heartfelt tribute to the bold wanderers who find solace and comfort amid the tranquil moments within bustling cities.

Please share a bit about your journey to embrace fashion design as a career.

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My love for fashion was ignited by my deep fascination with outfits, but it wasn't until my short-term program at Parsons School of Design that I truly delved into the world of garment production. Even as I pursued my career as an interior designer, fashion remained a constant muse in my artwork.

The turning point came after a solo interdisciplinary exhibition that blended a catwalk show with space design. It was then that I made the life-altering decision to follow my passion and establish my own fashion brand. Transitioning from interior design to fashion design, I extended my creative work from spatial design to adorning the human body.

After years of preparation, YAXIN ZONE was born in 2022. The name "YAXIN ZONE" is a direct extension of my own name, Yahsin Chung. Drawing inspiration from various forms of art, YAXIN ZONE seeks to encapsulate the emotions and explorations inherent in art and express them through crafted garments. My journey to embrace fashion design as a career has been a voyage of creativity, passion, and self-discovery, and I am excited to share this artistic vision with the world through YAXIN ZONE.


How did you learn your skills?
I went to Parsons School of Design for a short term program of fashion design, and through self-learning.
Who are you as a designer? Aesthetic? Customer? Brand?
I am a painter, as well as a designer building up a brand - YAXIN ZONE.

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What comes easiest for you as a designer? What is hardest?
Never and nothing’s easy.
Where do you find inspiration for new collections? How important is colour to your design process?
From my own paintings/artworks.
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Readers would love to know more about the current collection you showed at Vancouver Fashion Week.
Featuring a primary color palette of mauve and beige, complemented by secondary hues of black and dark gray, and crafted from linen and voile fabrics, SOLO DANCE pays homage to the remarkable journey of a ballet dancer conquering the stage solo.
This collection not only highlights skill but also underscores the importance of resilience in the world of dance; it is an ode to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to shine on their own.
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The 2024 SS collection, "SOLO DANCE," draws inspiration from ballet, capturing the profound qualities of courage and unwavering determination. It's a tribute to the remarkable journey a ballet dancer undertakes to command the stage solo, showcasing not only skill but also resilience. This season, YAXIN ZONE effortlessly blends the delicate art of ballet with courage, magnificently showcasing the extraordinary power and captivating beauty of "SOLO DANCE."
Do you have a favorite look in this collection?


Yes. below is my favorite look. 

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Where can readers purchase your designs?

In the e-shop on my official website: www.yaxinzone.com, and in the showroom during Vancouver Fashion Week on Oct.18th and Oct.22nd


What's next for you as a designer and your brand?
We are already preparing for the next season/series: AW2024.


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