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Shuting Qiu

Based in Shanghai, the designer launched her brand in 2018, blending strength and softness through bold, eclectic detailing and intricate textures. A graduate of the Royal Academy in Antwerp, she draws inspiration from travel, art, and cinema, creating a unique "modern romantic" aesthetic.
Qiu champions sustainability by working with local artisans in Hangzhou, using recycled materials to craft intricate floral patterns 🌸

In 2023, she showcased her AW23 and SS24 collections, exploring the relationship between art and nature. From French abstractionism to ocean-inspired designs, her work highlights environmental conservation and the beauty of nature🌿

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Hold Dear
by Aleksandra Shushina, Ulyana Vorobyova, Anastasia Lopuhovskaya

“Hold Dear” is an auction platform where you can acquire the latest innovative creations from different authors, each product existing as a single, exclusive piece. The name reflects the idiom "to hold dear," meaning to regard something with personal importance 🎞️

In this project, authors developed the complete concept for the online store's interface, delivering it as a functional prototype. Alongside that, they crafted a cohesive design system and expanded the visual identity to include additional branded assets, ensuring a unique and polished user experience 💫

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Fresh Fruits Magazine 2005
by Shoichi Aoki

Fresh Fruits, published in 2005 by Shoichi Aoki, captures the essence of Tokyo's teenage street fashion, showcasing a vibrant mix of styles from the iconic Harajuku district. The book features striking photographs paired with profiles that detail each subject's age, occupation, and fashion influences, highlighting the creativity and personal expression of youth culture🎎

Building on the success of its predecessor, Fruits, this collection has gained cult status among fashion enthusiasts worldwide, playing a vital role in documenting Japan's unique street fashion scene 🌸

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Art Exhibitions of October 2024 ⭐️ 🎨

Russia, Moscow. “Something about flowers”. The works of 19 artists from different eras, movements, and styles, united by perhaps the most popular theme in painting.

Armenia, Yerevan. "Magnifique Voyage, ou L’HISTOIRE D’UN HOMME". This exhibition showcases a visual narrative that explores the creative journey of a lyrical hero, reflected through Akhsar Muriev's paintings.

Serbia, Belgrade. "Era Milivojević: Art is Life". The exhibition celebrates the work of Slobodan Era Milivojević, a key figure in the 1970s Serbian art scene, featuring performances, collages, and paintings that trace his artistic journey.

Georgia. Tbilisi. "Slow Sun" explores the contrasting yet harmonious visual languages of young Georgian artists Erekle Chinchilakashvili and Sopo Mamaladze, with time, memory, and the interplay of light as central themes.

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The Body of Memory
by Alexandra Pavlovskaya

The artist explores the concept of memory through the image of a living body, formed by the intertwining of spatial threads. She perceives memories as fluid entities, akin to biological forms—alive, uncontrollable, and autonomous—woven from a material that reflects their dynamic nature 🌱

This artistic exploration invites viewers to consider how memories shape identities and influence perceptions of reality 📽️

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