Yifan Yu

Druid ITS Creative Excellence Award 10x10x10 Rewarding Honours powered by OTB Rewarding Honours powered by Fondazione Ferragamo Though fur is gradually being banned and replaced with other materials, there are still tribes in the remote Nordic regions that wear special fur clothing for their festivities, dressing up as the “Wild Man”. They are out of touch with the world, yet deeply connected to nature and still play a role in today's society. This collection looks at the history, production and properties of fur, coming up with sustainable alternatives - which take into consideration other natural materials - and techniques to replace it. These solutions are combined with zoomorphian aesthetics and integrated in menswear design, creating a conversation between nature and fashion.