The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 - Issue 37

bitefashion Grateful Crane), and modern tailoring to create performative and wearable garments. Kimono-inspired longline jackets, hao- ri-style blazers, and jinbei shirts were reimagined with asym- metrical collars, drawstring cape sleeves, and layered pleats. Hakama-style wide-leg trousers and pleated shorts offered movement and volume, echoing traditional silhouettes while embracing INF’s architectural edge—crane-print suits in red, black, and blue channelled Kabuki costumes’ elegance with a contemporary punch. The standout samurai sword sheath belt buckle turned the waist into a stage. INF also collaborated with Baocheng International Group and ITRI (Industrial Technol- ogy Research Institute)n to develop eco-friendly 3D-printed sandals. For his SS25 ‘K-U-O-W-E-I’ collection, Wei transformed his brain MRI scans into prints on garments, creating a surreal yet meaningful vibe that echoes the brand’s abstract deconstruction approach. By dissecting his mind’s contents, we glimpse into his Taiwanese aesthetics, life philosophy, and creative ingenuity from constantly reshaping various cultural influences. It also highlighted INF’s perspective on sustainable fashion. Garments like the Deconstructed Placket Tie Shirt have the visual silhouette of a classic formal shirt, but the traditional placket is relocated to the right-hand front panel. Ingeniously, extra fabric volume is intentionally incorporated, allowing the hem to drape naturally into fluid folds when the placket is fastened. A thoughtfully placed pocket on the left front panel enhances the garment’s visual layering and provides practical functionality. The deconstructed vent at the pocket hem is secured with a shirt button. The Reversible Short Sleeve T-shirt (Convertible Backless Dress) reinterprets the silhouette of a t-shirt and backless dress. When flipped upside down, the garment is transformed into two distinctly different styles. As a t-shirt, the sleeves are deconstructed and secured using tailored suit-style buttons that can be fastened or left undone. When transformed into a sleek backless dress, the leather cords are lifted at the hem over the shoulders, and the sleeve buttons unfasten. A collection highlight is the Rendered Blue Printed Revers- ible Asymmetric Shoulder Cropped Top, which reinterprets the structural language of classic crop tops and off-shoulder dresses. The garment undergoes a striking visual and functional transformation by unzipping the shoulder and releasing the adjustable strap. In its cropped top form, the left shoulder is se- cured with a zipper, while the right is cinched with a strap. The fabric naturally drapes downward into a one-shoulder dress when both are undone. INF continues to uphold its brand philosophy of “drawing from culture, using fashion as the medium” by incorporating elements from Asian and Western cultures. “We’re not selling a fashion item; we’re selling a lifestyle and culture.” www.infdark.com