Ruone Yan. Image: Rob Curry.
BFA Fashion Design student, Ruone Yan was born and raised in Chongqing, China. He graduated from the Beijing No.8 High School and soon after enrolled at the Academy to study menswear design. Yan created his collection with canvas that he dyed with oolong tea. He was inspired by the Cephalotus, also known as the Venus flytrap. He wanted to capture the idea of the insects being trapped within it. “Outside, the insects are vulnerable to other elements of danger even though they are being slowly ingested,” said Yan. “So are the insects safe or in danger within the body of the plant?” the designer asked rhetorically.
Ruone Yan’s illustrated line-up. Image: courtesy of Ruan Yan
“I want to buy clothing from Julius. [I’m] buying [a] bag from Kofta,” Yan said. Keeping in mind looks like his long vest coat over jersey shirt with leggings from his graduation collection, the influence of these anti-fashion fashion brands is palpable, but his six look line-up is uniquely his own.
What is your greatest style motto?
Ruone Yan: For myself, I want to protect and hide myself, for my design it’s the opposite.
Which items in your closet do you most use?
RY: My black coat.
What is your dream job?
RY: To be a menswear designer and to have my own brand.
By: Mary McNeil