Projects

Circular Design Workshop X Shih-Chien University

Pei-Wen led a circular design workshop in the Fashion Design Department at Shih-Chien University, where they viewed discarded clothing, which had been cast aside by the masses, as the primary material. Guiding the students, they employed a systematic and modular approach to define various components of the used garments. Through effective reassembly, they aimed to create transformative models that are economically viable and can be produced at scale. The objective was to inspire these future designers and help them rediscover the value of old clothes.

On-site Research: Unveiling the Secrets of a Used Clothing Recycling Facility

Participating in the Textile Resource Recycling Technology Project, a collaborative effort between Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration and academia, Pei-Wen joined the team on a field visit to two prominent used clothing recycling facilities in Northern and Southern Taiwan. The objective was to gain a deeper understanding of these downstream players in the fashion industry supply chain and their processes for centralized collection, including quality sorting and item categorization of used clothing. Furthermore, the visit aimed to explore the subsequent steps and diversion processes undertaken by these facilities. Through interviews and research, the goal was to identify specific pain points in the current operations of the used clothing recycling facilities, in order to gain comprehensive insights into the actual difficulties and challenges faced in clothing reuse and material recycling. This understanding would then inform designers, enabling them to adopt a broader perspective and reflect on ways to create more sustainable designs.

Upcycling Workshop X U-market

Pei-Wen collaborated with Japanese architect Hiroshi Ohno to organize an upcycling workshop at Umkt. They extended invitations to local residents and students, encouraging them to utilize local materials in the creation of a communal gathering and resting pavilion. Hiroshi Ohno’s team constructed a collapsible bamboo structure, while Pei-Wen guided the participants in the process of transforming discarded colorful plastic bags from the market into exquisite waterproof fabric using a hot iron pressing technique. Finally, they skillfully sewed together rice bags discarded by market vendors, resulting in a large patchwork canopy that transformed the space into a delightful recreational area.

Feature story on Podcast X 時尚腦內飛

Pei-Wen is honored to be invited to a well-known fashion podcast in Taiwan for a two-part sharing. The first episode focuses on Pei-Wen’s interdisciplinary journey to becoming a fashion designer and discusses the sustainable consciousness from a designer’s perspective. In the second episode, Pei-Wen shares insights on sustainable fashion from a consumer standpoint and provides simple actions that listeners can take to make their wardrobes more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Link to the Episodes:
EP1 | 誰說理性腦不能成為時裝設計師?! 理性的邏輯腦讓金蓓雯成功走上永續創作之路
 EP2 | 一起成為有意識的時尚消費者吧! 但你知道永續並不等於環保嗎?!

Vessel of Future CommuneX U-Market

Pei-Wen received an invitation from Umkt, a historic traditional market in Taipei, to collaborate with nine designers from Japan and Taiwan representing diverse fields for a joint residency and exhibition. Their collective objective was to bridge the gap between the younger generation and the traditional market.

“How can a fashion designer establish fresh channels of communication between the younger generation and the local traditional market community?" Pei-Wen proposed the development of an interactive wearable item designed to inspire people to explore the market and derive pleasure from the cooking and shopping process. This versatile object functions as both an apron and a bag, offering various wearing options which is created using Pei-Wen’s expertise in zero-waste pattern making. By encouraging wearers to create their own distinctive marks or stains through encounters with the traditional market, it evolves into a personalized symbol of their unique experiences.

The Rationality and Sensibility in Garment Design

─Duo Exhibition by Pei-Wen Jin & Logan Lin

Through this three-day duo exhibition, Pei-Wen showcased the practical application of zero waste pattern making and sustainable circular design strategies that she had developed during her four years of studying fashion design at the master’s level. Additionally, she organized simple workshops to provide the exhibition audience with hands-on experience of the fun and core concepts behind zero waste pattern making.

R+F5 Remake Project X REHOW

R+F5 REHOW is an upcycling project in collaboration between Taiwanese cultural and creative organization Rehow and four fashion designers. The goal of the project is to provide a service that breathes new life into consumers’ old clothes. Through this initiative, beloved garments, especially those of good quality that are no longer worn, can be transformed into entirely new styles.

Pei-Wen’s design proposal involves repurposing a men’s shirt into a women’s blouse. The choice of a shirt is due to its relatively standardized structure, allowing Pei-Wen to apply her expertise in modular and systematic design. This approach achieves a 100% zero-waste transformation process and creates design solutions suitable for various sizes. The zero-waste reconstructed blouse offers multiple wearing styles, and its detachable collar can be well-coordinated with your other garments!

R+F5 Customized Project X REHOW

Pei-Wen is one of the long-term collaborating designers at Rehow. Customers have the option to make online appointments and bring their old clothes to Rehow’s space at Taipei Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. There, they can have one-on-one discussions with Pei-Wen about their specific needs. Pei-Wen will design a transformation plan, and Rehow’s tailor will carry out the alterations and sewing process.

Redress 21 Exhibition X K11 art mall HongKong

Peiwen’s collection Tangram Club won the runner-up in the Redress Design Award 2021 cycle. One of her zero-waste outfit was showcased at a renowned department store in Hong Kong, alongside the works of the other nine international finalists.

The Indigo Show by Pei-Wen Jin & Logan Lin X Hakka Affairs Bureau, Taoyuan City Government

At the invitation of the Taoyuan Hakka Affairs Bureau, Pei-Wen collaborated with the talented fashion designer Logan to create a fashion capsule collection featuring five sets of garments that showcase the process of Hakka indigo dyeing. This collection was showcased through both live runway shows and static exhibitions.

The Contemporary Shadow Play Show X Taiyuan Asian Puppet Theatre Museum

Teaming up with the highly renowned Puppetry Art Museum in Taipei, Pei-Wen drew inspiration from shadow puppetry to design a collection of women’s and men’s look. The collection was showcased in a fashion show held in Taipei’s historic Dadaocheng district.