DISCIPLINE: FASHION DESIGN
CAREER AREA OF INTEREST: FASHION DESIGN
BIO: My name is Nie Zixuan, and I am currently studying for a Master’s degree in Fashion Design at the University of Southampton in the UK, after completing my undergraduate studies in China. My main interest lies in exploring the relationship between silhouette, structure, and the human body. I enjoy working with form and construction, using experimentation to push the boundaries of how clothing can shape identity and movement.
What excites me about fashion is its unique role as both a personal expression and a cultural language. I am particularly drawn to research-driven design that connects creativity with social, technological, and conceptual themes. This process allows me not only to design garments but also to question how fashion reflects and influences human experience.
Looking ahead, my career aspiration is to pursue doctoral research in fashion design, focusing on the deeper theoretical and structural aspects of clothing. Ultimately, I hope to contribute to both academia and the design industry, and to return to China as a university lecturer. I believe advanced research will equip me to guide the next generation of designers while continuing to develop my own creative vision.
Upper City / Lower City is a menswear collection by Zixuan Nie that explores the tension between technological advancement and natural evolution in a speculative future society. The “Upper City” embodies precision, structure, and functional aesthetics, expressed through geometric patchwork, contrasting fabric sheens, and architectural tailoring. The “Lower City” draws from biological forms and animal traits—such as frilled-neck lizards and centaur-like limbs—using mixed materials and sculptural interventions to evoke mutation and primal energy.
Reoriented sleeves, angular trouser details, and experimental silhouettes transform garments into narrative forms, reflecting social hierarchy, evolutionary divergence, and the interplay of technology and nature.
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