Jin Lee’s collection is themed around a combination of coexistence and conflict condition within feminism. Inspired by Colette, a New York feminist artist in the 70s, Jin’s designs would follow a similar aesthetic, in which both were affected by a maximalist environment and contrasts between soft materials and outdoor chaos.





Being a woman in the 21st century is very different from what it was like thirty years ago. Nowadays, women are told to be independent, strong creatures and not just soft and nurturing. Jin’s graduate collection combines the two emotions, both delicate and vigorous.





Jin wanted her designs to represent feminist problems in both a maximalist and minimalist environment. Experimenting with how different atmospheres affect materials allowed her to understand how fabrics have a range of different properties and uses. For example, light and soft fabrics could create a enigmatic mood, whereas fabrics that are lighter colours would show a more ominous feeling.





Jin used contemporary white shirts and would wire a corset element through wrapping, shrinking and crumpling fabrics. She would create colours and elements that represent an effeminate vibe and juxtapose them with cuts that are virile, creating a variety of different moods.