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You Wu

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Sustainable Fashion Designer

Yoyo Wu is a visionary fashion designer dedicated to sustainability and the celebration of natural beauty. With a formal education in Fashion Design and specialized training in eco-friendly practices, Yoyo Wu has carved a niche in the fashion world by transforming vintage and second-hand fabrics into exquisite patchwork garments.

Drawing inspiration from the opulence of historical costumes from the Rococo and Regency eras, Yoyo infuses each piece with a sense of timeless elegance and intricate detail. Their designs are characterized by earthy tones, rich textures, and the harmonious blend of various fabrics, each telling its own story.

With a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, Yoyo has mastered the art of selecting and repurposing vintage materials, creating unique pieces that honor the past while protecting the future. This dedication to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their work, from ethical sourcing and transparent production processes to the innovative use of recycled fabrics.

Yoyo's collections have garnered attention for their originality and beauty, showcasing the potential of sustainable fashion to be both stylish and conscientious. Their work has been featured in eco-fashion magazines and sustainable fashion events, earning recognition from both industry professionals and sustainability advocates.

Passionate about redefining fashion, Yoyo aims to inspire others to appreciate the beauty in repurposing and the importance of reducing waste. Through their designs, Yoyo demonstrates that fashion can be a powerful medium for change, blending historical elegance with modern sustainability to create garments that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.

Sustainable Fashion Designer

Yoyo Wu is a visionary fashion designer dedicated to sustainab...

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The "Escapism" collection by Yoyo Wu transports you to a world where history and nature intertwine to create garments that evoke a sense of timeless elegance and sustainable beauty. Inspired by the luxurious styles of the Rococo and Regency eras, each piece in this collection is crafted from meticulously selected vintage and second-hand fabrics, transformed into intricate patchwork designs.

Final work

A line up with different styling

Line up of styling

Model 1 wearing a patchwork dress. Model 2  wearing a long sleeve top and lace bottoms.
  • A woman holding up a dress over a a person whose legs are only visible.
  • A woman wearing a backless outfit with her back to the camera and another woman an off-white top and skirt, facing the camera. They are both standing in a field, surrounded by greenery.
  • The final garment

Research and process

  • Vintage fabrics and scraps in different shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns.
  • Vintage fabrics and scraps in different shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns.
  • Vintage fabrics and scraps in different shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns.
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Escapism

The "Escapism" collection by Yoyo Wu transports you to a world where history and nature intertwine to create garments that evoke a sense of timeless elegance and sustainable beauty. Inspired by the luxurious styles of the Rococo and Regency eras, each piece in this collection ...

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