Orientalism denies a nuanced understanding of Chinese and Hong Kong culture. Rachel Song’s collection responds to this by bringing the Hong Kong vernacular into a fashion space and provides an alternate voice in the Eurocentric fashion industry. Song’s evolving design practice is strongly informed by her own experiences, based on a respect and engagement with her own cultural roots. From colour symbolism to indigenous materials, this collection creates a meaningful conversation through clothing and brings forth a contemporary Chinese femininity that explores Hong Kong identity.
Acknowledgement of Country
UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.
