Elegance in Motion: Lady Ballet


Title

Elegance in Motion: Lady Ballet

Creator

Lai, Ching Yan

Advisor

Lu, Nico

Faculty

School of Fashion and Textiles

Department

School of Fashion and Textiles

Description

Nicky LAI, felt deeply honored to be awarded the Champion of the 6ixty8ight Creator Competition 2024 for her "Lady Ballet" lingerie collection. This competition provided a fantastic platform to express her design philosophy, drawing inspiration from ballet's elegance and strength. Nicky's journey involved studying ballet costumes and experimenting with fabrics to achieve a balance between aesthetic beauty and practical comfort. The “Lady Ballet” collection included bralette and brief sets with delicate lace and a bodysuit combining sheer lace and satin, capturing the fluidity of ballet. She overcame challenges by ensuring the lingerie flowed with the body, much like a dancer. PolyU's support, particularly from Nico Liu, was instrumental. Throughout this project, Nicky honed her technical skills in fabric selection and improved her communication and collaboration abilities, marking a pivotal moment in her design career.

Learning outcome/goal

Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Communication and Presentation Skills
Learning-to-learn
Project Management and Teamwork

Award

Champion Award, 68 Creator. Award 2024 [Local competition]

Date

2025-06

Programme

BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles (Intimate Apparel & Activewear)

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Keywords

Fabric Technology and Selection; Pattern Development and Garment Construction; Aesthetic and Color Theory; Ergonomics and Body Fit; Research and Storytelling in Design

Subject

Lingerie
Textile fabrics
Fashion design

Rights

All rights reserved

Language

English

Type

Feature Story

Access Rights

open access