Jonathan Liang
resilience theme
lazing [lei·zuhng]
about
Jonathan Liang is a wild garden - a romantically carefree landscape filled with dramatic creatures. Each ready-to-wear piece envisioned by the label is not only inspired by, but reflects the characteristics of this spirited plane: from the common pansy, to the striking flamingo - elements of natural natives are prevalent throughout Jonathan Liang's work and collective story, amalgamated with his definition of expressive femininity.
Founded in 2014, Jonathan Liang offers his contemporary woman with adaptable, provocative yet combatively feminine prêt-à-porter collections that replicate the natural evolution and progression of life. The Paris-based designer maintains his mission of juxtaposing the world of dreams with daily life in inspirational designs, quality fabrics and impeccable workmanship. With prior experience at Givenchy, Surface to Air & IRO, the designer brings together his experience and creative vision with every piece that is created.
A collaborator at heart, Jonathan welcomes new elements into its universe. Jonathan Liang has in past teamed up with Uniqlo for the mega-brand’s “Feel the SEA” collaboration for three seasons, Perrier, Shiseido, Rimowa and numerous other creatives, including graphic designer, Nouchka, and famed photographer, Petros Koublis, in fulfilling his vision.
In 2016, Jonathan Liang was selected by Not Just a Label as a winner of their Future of Fashion prize, and in 2017 was selected by Label Hood, Shanghai Fashion Week’s premier platform for contemporary designers, to be one of only two international labels to showcase at the prestigious fair. In 2018, Jonathan Liang released an exclusive collaboration with Lane Crawford, distributed across all stores in China Mainland and Hong Kong, and subsequently winning a runner-up prize at Lane Crawford’s Creative Callout competition.
statement for the future
“I want us to not stigmatise the beauty of being in-doors after the pandemic. Our best work comes from internalising what we see outside, and reiterpreting it within a new universe. Our industry is so focused on speed, that I hope that this time shows what we truly need is to slow down.”
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object: lazing
photograph by: Tre Koch + Anonymous
about
Directing his voyages from the natural world to the internal sphere, Jonathan’s piece is inspired by sleeping postures. With COVID-19 amplifying our experiences at home whilst the fast pace of creative life fell into a bit of a slumber, Jonathan found himself observing his sleeping postures. Being a homebody, Jonathan felt perfectly in tune with the experience of quarantining in imposed lockdowns. His curious eye was turned inward and he became fascinated with the various ways the body can laze, lounge, and sleep within the confinements of home. His exhibit piece is a sculpture implying the ways the body can morph when we are more sedentary. A garment made from left over fabrics that swells, cramps and alludes to pins and needles to be left in bed now that we are free to roam the streets once more. With one eye forever on nature, however, Jonathan has also produced pot holders from fabric offcuts inspired by his desire to bring the outdoors in during lockdown.
composition
100% embroidery on polyester netting
100% embroidery on polyester netting
made from
deconstructed dead-stock styles from spring collection
deconstructed dead-stock styles from spring collection
object: pot holders
material
100% organza
100% organza
quantity
3
3
Expanding upon his design voyages through the natural world, Jonathan’s reworked homeware is inspired by nature at home. With COVID-19 creating the opportunity to spend more time at home, Jonathan found himself cultivating his love of the outdoor world indoors. At home, he found himself studying Japanese gardening techniques. Being a homebody, Jonathan felt perfectly in tune with the experience of quarantining in imposed lockdowns. Joy was derived from the experience of witnessing the growth of natural life during the period.
Created by deconstructing ‘starglitter’ garments from previous spring collections.
These ruched pot holders add a flair to the garden-state in doors. Created to wrap around small pots or vases.
object: gardener’s tote
material
100% organza
100% organza
quantity
3
3
description
Created by deconstructing ‘starglitter’ garments from previous spring collections.
This mini tote will fit your favorite A5 Book. *Dog not included
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