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Athena Wong

Athena Wong

Manchester, United Kingdom
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Manchester Fashion Institute
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SPECIALISMS Womenswear

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My work explores the intersection between emotional vulnerability and creative resilience. As someone who has experienced personal hardships and emotional turbulence, I translate these internal journeys into wearable narratives. Fashion, for me, is more than aesthetic—it’s a medium for storytelling, for healing, and for connecting with others on a deeply human level. Throughout my design practice, I gravitate toward themes of transformation, survival, and emotional depth. My current collection is inspired by the quiet strength that comes after chaos, the moments of reflection after pain, and the subtle beauty that emerges from brokenness. I draw on autobiographical references to craft silhouettes that feel both intimate and expressive, embracing imperfection as a form of strength. I often work with techniques such as deconstruction, layering, sculptural shaping, and raw finishes to reflect emotional texture and complexity. My design process is highly intuitive, led by feelings and atmospheres rather than rigid structures. I want each piece to carry weight—not just physically, but emotionally. Whether through the tension of fabric manipulation or the flow of draped materials, I aim to create garments that feel alive and honest. Influenced by music, poetry, and cinematic visuals, my aesthetic tends to lean toward the dramatic and introspective. I am drawn to contrasts—softness against structure, control against chaos, silence against sound. These opposing forces create a dialogue in my work that mirrors the emotional contradictions we all experience. As I continue to develop as a creative, I am excited to explore collaborations and opportunities that challenge me further—ones that allow me to keep turning vulnerability into something powerful, poetic, and beautifully wearable.

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