2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

DUAL

Entrant Company

The New School Parsons School of Design

Category

Fashion Design - Avant-Garde

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Yunhao Liao’s DUAL collection is a captivating exploration of contrasts, reflecting the interplay between tradition and innovation, light and shadow, and the personal versus the collective. Premiered during the Spring/Summer 2025 season, the collection integrates futuristic silhouettes with nostalgic elements, creating a visual narrative that challenges conventional boundaries. Inspired by iconic cinema and cultural motifs, each piece features intricate details, bold structures, and a striking palette that mirrors the dynamic tension between opposing forces. Liao’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the use of recycled materials and innovative textile techniques, elevating DUAL beyond mere fashion to an artistic statement on modern duality. This collection has garnered critical acclaim for its thought-provoking design, solidifying Yunhao Liao as a visionary voice in contemporary fashion."DUAL" collection pays homage to iconic scenes from classic films such as "The Shining" and "Interview with the Vampire," reflecting Liao's nuanced understanding of life's complexities.

Futhermore, this timeless pieces have been prominently featured in Elle China and Vogue China, highlighting its roots in sustainability and modern elegance.

Credits

Creative Director
Lan Xin
Photographer
Jiaming Deng
Model
Asante
Model
Tanya Szabo
Production Assistant
Junwei Shi
Director of Photography
Qijia Li
Gaffer
Jialiang Wang
MUA
Bella Wu
MUA
Jiatong Dai
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