while movement is a key aspect of fashion design, montréal-based designer ying gao takes it to
a new level. while her work seems very simple and tailored on the surface, pneumatic pistons
and pumps are cleverly concealed beneath bring her clothing to life. her collection ‘walking city’
is a perfect example of this. three different garments come to life based on specific triggers
such as movment, wind and touch. each one moves in it own way, expanding, contracting and
articulating in a way not normally seen in clothing.

this project proposed an in-depth study on the garment’s adjustable structure and the integration
of pneumatic and interactive technologies into the garment. it formed a creative framework in which
media devices became components of garments intended for the performing arts, from which the
technology would be transferable to the ready-to-wear industry.

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