The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitedesignerprofile as plastic, eco-fur, and patent leather and plays with different fonts, fabrics, and colours. She describes these factors as elements that define her style. “When somebody sees them, they will think about Annakiki [immediately].” For this collection, she was interested in the pieces of aluminium foil thought to be part of the aliens’ skin in the doc- umentary that alleged the 1947 United States Army Air Forces balloon debris recovered near Roswell, New Mexico, was a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft. “The possibility of the existence of ex- traterrestrial life awoke my imagination. I suddenly [thought] about other worlds and consequently focused on all the el- ements that can connect with the outer space mysteries.” Within the daring brand’s two sides, Anna is the present and Kiki is the future. “A surrealist embodiment of otherworld- ly beauty, my two halves collide to pro- pel the contradictory space between fu- ture-present-past manifesting reflections in asymmetric tailoring, creative decon- struction, sculptural shapes, and techno- crat. Powered by current phenomena and a retro-futurist vision, I subvert conven- tion and expectation - with my two sides and minds.” Yang’s retro-futurism Spring-Summer 2018 ‘Phoneaholism’ collection at Milan Fashion Week reflected the pervasive in- fluence of smartphones and social media in contemporary life. “A rhythmic and persistent beat; the new frequency of our entire life system. Transforming a tool that is merely useful into something that is indispensable.” Its bold and colourful palette strongly emphasised red, denim, and complementary pairings. The designs included asymmetrical tai- loring, ruches, and transparencies, cre- ating a unique blend of ‘80s-style silhou- ettes with a modern twist. Eco-leather trench coats, jackets with sequin inserts, and evening-wear dresses were paired with casual pieces like tops, t-shirts, and everyday trousers. The collection also in- cluded an accessories line of shoes, bags, and caps adorned with RGB icons and symbols like Wi-Fi and pause signs, em- phasising the theme of phoneaholism. With the Fall-Winter 2018 collection, the designer continued to push the bounda- ries of fashion with innovative and futur- istic designs, focusing on the harmonious coexistence of nature and technology.