Using fish skin to make clothes to win the film award, Central Saint Martin really has you! CSM fabric design verifies the importance of fish skin as an innovative and sustainable fabric. The creator of this film is Dr. Elisa Palomino, the tutor of CSM BA Fashion Print/Fashion Printing, who tells a story about the history of Hezhe, an ancient northern ethnic group in China, making clothes and fabrics with fish skin.

How many movies did you watch this Spring Festival? Is it moved by Li Huanying, who is warm and sincere, or is it more hopeful for Tang to explore the universe with ambition

today Natural light art study abroad I also want to introduce a special film to you—— Protecting the Tradition of Fish Skin Design through Fashion Education , produced by the incubation place of fashion talents, Central Saint Martin (yyds: Eternal God), and won the award of Best Green Fashion Film 。

Of course, the label of CSM is bound to be closely related to the fashion industry and fashion design. The creator of this film is CSM BA Fashion Print/Fashion Printing Dr. Elisa Palomino, the tutor of—— Hezhe nationality History of making clothes and fabrics with fish skin.

　　 "Ancient Fish Skin Tribe" Hezhe Nationality in China

"The Wusuli River is long and long, the blue river waves, the Hezhen people spread thousands of nets, and the boats are full of fish..."

The lyrics in Wusuli Boat Song tell us that our country is an ancient nation living along the river in the northeast. Hezhe people have long lived on fishing and hunting. They are fond of eating fish meat, tanning fish skin, and liking fish skin clothing, also known as "Fish Skin Tribe" 。

Source: China National Costume Museum

In 2006, the Hezhe fish skin making skill was also selected as The first batch of national intangible cultural heritage As shown in the film, fish skin garment making must go through complex and tedious processes such as material washing, peeling, drying, drying, softening, splicing, cutting, sewing, shaping, decoration, etc. This process has always been a unique skill of Hezhe people.

The production of fish skin fabric in the film

CSM, this award-winning film, records the interview of Hezhe traditional craftsmen and the processing scene of fish skin clothing, and extends Elisa and her students' recreation based on this traditional craft to verify that fish skin is a kind of Innovative sustainable fabrics The importance of.

China National Costume Museum

The whole film not only shows the intelligence and adaptability of Hezhe aborigines, but also reveals the story and research of CSM on the sustainable development of the clothing industry by truly showing their lifestyle and fish skin production technology.

Interview with Hezhe craftsmen in the film

CSM has been carrying out educational research on fish skin fabrics. In recent years, a series of seminars have been held by Hezhe craftsmen to combine this technology with fashion through practical courses and study how this new fabric can promote the sustainable practice of fashion.

Crafts made of fish skin fabric

CSM has also opened a department in many Chinese universities Exchange item of fish skin production By bringing this precious intangible cultural heritage to universities and future creators, we can provide them with direct experience of traditional fish skin technology and broaden students' understanding of sustainable fabrics.

Costume works of CSM student Bao in the film are exhibited

In addition, Dr. Elisa, the creator of the film, led the UAL team to participate in the FISHskin Research Project This research project is committed to promoting the use of sustainable materials made from fish and marine waste for commercial purposes in the luxury and fashion industries.

FISHskin Research Project

　　 Blossom of Aquarium

In this film Foning Bao, a graduate of CSM Fabric Design Her creative inspiration comes from the knowledge she learned from Hezhe craft teachers during her school days, and she cooperates with local residents to find raw materials for fish skin.

Foning Bao's works are exhibited

This group is named Blossom of Aquarium It is also the graduation creation of designer Bao. She combines the traditional industry of fish skin and the knitting skills of "Full Fashion" to build the concept of her clothing works.

Foning Bao's fish skin fabric works

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As a fashion designer who advocates sustainability, Bao focuses on zero fabric, zero cutting and zero waste. She uses it in clothes and accessories Fish skin and crochet knitting , making this inconspicuous material a dynamic contemporary fashion design.

Foning Bao's fish skin fabric works

Her works also won L'Original Professional Prize, Green Trail Maison/0 Prize, The Mills Sustainability Prize Numerous awards. In 2020, designer Bao cooperated with Innocent brand to launch a series of pieces designed with knitting and fish skin.

Foning Bao's fish skin fabric works

Designer Bao, as a participant in CSM's learning of sustainable fabric design, proved the importance of imparting fish skin creation skills and immersive experience of working with Hezhe craftsmen with outstanding achievements and works.

Foning Bao's fish skin fabric works

　　 "Traditional Crafts+Sustainability+Fashion" CSM Fashion Print

In the field of fashion, in addition to popular fashion design, sustainable development of textile design is also a key research direction, for example, two representative interdisciplinary majors of CSM Material Futures and Biodesign In the course tasks, there are a lot of technologies and concepts such as science and technology, biology, and circular economy that are integrated into the future of textile design.

Source: CSM official website

In our impression, textile design learns more about printing and pattern design. In fact, the use and design range of textiles is very wide. In addition to its artistry and aesthetics, it should constantly add scientific and technological innovation achievements to expand the possibility of future fabrics.

BOTTEGA VENETA Scholarship established by CSM

The clothing specialty of CSM sees the prospect of diversity and culture. Students are encouraged to master innovation and originality, and BA Fashion at the undergraduate level provides five courses: Men's wear, women's wear, fashion fabrics, knitwear design and fashion marketing.

Available in each direction Innovative curriculum combination composed of design practice, historical research and theoretical research The three directions are also guided by experts in their respective fields.

CSM Fabric Design Studio

　　 BA Fashion Print This course will carry out the interdisciplinary form in all aspects and provide a microcosm of the whole industrial chain on campus. This form can help students to establish a clear understanding of their future career plans on campus.

The curriculum of CSM is also very flexible. It is committed to helping students learn actively through the project-based system. A series of cooperation projects also include providing cross field teams and cooperation between commercial companies, brands and government organizations.

Student works of CSM fabric design

Different from other textile courses, CSM's Fashion Print is to a large extent a part of fashion design. Students must have a thorough understanding of human body structure, clothing cutting and clothing production, It even needs to combine the mastery of relevant fibers and fabrics to complete a complete garment work 。

Student works of CSM fabric design

CSM provides students with a diverse and challenging fashion learning experience. By studying sustainable fabrics and their applications in fashion, students' creative potential will be enhanced, and they will be able to explore and invent any technology, materials and processes to realize their ideas in the future job market.

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Fabric design, as a subject often neglected in fashion major, actually has strong vitality and applicability waiting for students to explore. The CSM film introduced today is actually a combination of fashion industry and traditional techniques, Discuss the eternal proposition of sustainable development of fashion industry in the form of fun 。

Now we are living in the era of reform. The development of all disciplines must move forward for the future. Top universities have also taken on the important mission of education and communication. For our students who choose creative majors such as fashion and even art design, we also need to do meaningful things with a sense of social responsibility, Dig unknown cultural treasures, learn the most advanced technology, and focus on the future ！

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