Espiegle
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Espiègle is the french word for ‘Playful’, which is the perfect word to describe the brand. Founder and designer, Xin Wen is a woman of many talents, she is good at painting, handicrafts, sculpture, art design, window display and wedding display. She graduated from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts and then continued her studied in the UK. in 2015, she set up her own hat brand, Espiègle.
Originally she studied the art of sculpture before decided to venture off into millinery, therefore enhancing her own unique, playful design style.
A variety of strange shapes, and colourful, innovative materials can be seen throughout her series of works.
Is Espiègle your own business or do you have a partner?
At present it is just me. I do everything from graphic layouts to head moulds to hat decorations and designs. I find it tiring but when you get to see the final outcome it feels like you have accomplished something successful.
What is the source of inspiration for the work?
In the early stages of the work, the material collocation often collided with different ideas. Communication with customers can also master the needs of many audiences.
Which is your most accomplished piece of work?
All of them. Each piece of work are all completely their own because they are purely hand-made.
Have you ever considered the quality of your work if you have reached the stage of mass production?
I do not want to mass produce because of the fear of damage to the texture of the work. Factory production means the items cannot be properly quality inspected. Artistic creation of the artistic appeal is something machinery manufacturing cannot match. The supplier cannot control all the processes. I only wish to show the best works to customers so I can see the joy on their faces.
At present it is just me. I do everything from graphic layouts to head moulds to hat decorations and designs. I find it tiring but when you get to see the final outcome it feels like you have accomplished something successful.
What is the source of inspiration for the work?
In the early stages of the work, the material collocation often collided with different ideas. Communication with customers can also master the needs of many audiences.
Which is your most accomplished piece of work?
All of them. Each piece of work are all completely their own because they are purely hand-made.
Have you ever considered the quality of your work if you have reached the stage of mass production?
I do not want to mass produce because of the fear of damage to the texture of the work. Factory production means the items cannot be properly quality inspected. Artistic creation of the artistic appeal is something machinery manufacturing cannot match. The supplier cannot control all the processes. I only wish to show the best works to customers so I can see the joy on their faces.
What is the difference between the Chinese and British art worlds that give you the feeling of returning to study in the UK?
Foreign atmosphere will be better from a more professional point. China's modern hand or art industry is not perfect therefore its hard to fully show the true meaning of art and creation.
Have you ever considered adding Chinese elements to your jewellery? What are the favourite Chinese elements?
I do not want to add Chinese elements at the moment, but the background of Chinese culture is so deep, so I do not want to rush to incorporate if I decide to do so.
I like the New Year paintings, Miao embroidery and such elements.
The current Espiègle audience are girls, is there no intention to do men's jewellery?
There is a need for it but you need to make sure the products are in line with their own style. I have done mens jewellery before, I created a series called "The Bees village series" and the bee brooch from that collection is very suitable for men.
Foreign atmosphere will be better from a more professional point. China's modern hand or art industry is not perfect therefore its hard to fully show the true meaning of art and creation.
Have you ever considered adding Chinese elements to your jewellery? What are the favourite Chinese elements?
I do not want to add Chinese elements at the moment, but the background of Chinese culture is so deep, so I do not want to rush to incorporate if I decide to do so.
I like the New Year paintings, Miao embroidery and such elements.
The current Espiègle audience are girls, is there no intention to do men's jewellery?
There is a need for it but you need to make sure the products are in line with their own style. I have done mens jewellery before, I created a series called "The Bees village series" and the bee brooch from that collection is very suitable for men.