2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Chuang-Tzu's Butterfly Dream

Entrant Company

CHEN Chao

Category

Fashion Design - Haute Couture

Client's Name

CHEN Chao

Country / Region

China

This formal dress aims to blend traditional Chinese elements with modern fashion, sharing and promoting the styles and charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Drawing inspiration from the story of Chuang Tzu's Dream of the Butterfly, the designer seamlessly integrates Chinese aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. The butterflies and flowers, as the central elements of the theme, are meticulously crafted using unique techniques of Chinese embroidery and hand beadwork, conveying China's elegance, delicacy, and spiritual culture to the world.
The dress is exquisitely crafted with lightweight sheer fabric, creating a dreamy and ethereal feeling and bringing to life the surreal imagery portrayed in Chinese paintings. The lower hem of the dress resembles butterfly wings, adorned with white spots that echo the patterns found on butterfly wings. These vivid details add a captivating touch to the overall design. Skillfully embellished within the chiffon, beads and sequins sparkle as the wearer walks, creating the illusion of butterflies fluttering around the body. This adds a touch of agility and charm to the imagery of Chuang Tzu’s Butterfly Dream, highlighting the wearer’s dynamic beauty.
With its unique design style, this dress showcases the exquisite beauty of traditional Chinese culture. It may capture people's attention both on the runway and in social situations, bringing a visual feast to the fashion world and inspiring the exploration of Chinese culture.

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