DRAPING FRAME
CLIENT
LOCATION
COMPLETION
GFA
SCOPE
DESIGN TEAM
PRODUCTION
MUSIC
Ruohan
Paris, France
March 2023
250 m2
Set Design
Josh Ren,
Baoer Wang
Devi Sok
Maison Labtonic
For the AW23 collection, Ruohan initiated her exploration into the fundamental formal conditions of clothing under the theme of “Formless Form”. Her journey began by dissecting the process of translating two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional garments. Transitioning from flat patterns to finished garments, the fabric begins with a static geometric template and adapts to the dynamic movements of the human body. Ruohan creatively engages with the delicate balance between chaos and order by initiating designs with a simple square. The inherent geometric purity of these flat patterns results in unique formal consequences when worn, reshaping in response to any discordant relationships with the body. A final decision is reached when the “ideal” harmonizes with the “real”.
For the runway design, Studio Profile employs a similar process and geometry. An elongated rectangular fabric is centered, repositioning the audience, backstage, and photography areas to different sides of the rectangle. The space is activated as the fabric's two ends are suspended. The gracefully draped void creates a subtle transition for models to enter and exit. A pocket is formed in the middle to receive the overhead light, casting shadows that transform the three-dimensional fabric back into its two-dimensional essence.