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Dewei Yu

Central Saint Martins

Fashion Design BFA

Yu DeWei is a Taiwanese artist based in London. He first completed a degree in fashion marketing in Taiwan, where he discovered his passion for art and design, prompting him to self-study and research these fields. He later attended Central Saint Martins, earning a BA in menswear in 2023. His work often delves into his fear of death, exploring themes of bodily transformation, spells, and the possibilities of life forms.

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Security Bag

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Fashion

This project is inspired by my own feelings of insecurity while walking on the streets. There are two main sources of this unease. Firstly, I'm the type of person who needs to have my hands doing something while walking, whether it's putting them in my pockets or holding something. If I don't, I feel uneasy and don't know how to naturally swing my arms. Secondly, there's street crime, especially in London, where there are at least hundreds of incidents of robbery and pickpocketing every day. I've witnessed incidents happening right in front of me multiple times and have even nearly fallen victim myself on several occasions. This has led to me constantly feeling on edge while walking, clutching my bag tightly and feeling extremely anxious even when using my phone. To alleviate these long-standing concerns, I aim to design a tote bag that combines practicality with protective measures (self-defence, anti-robbery/pickpocketing) for daily use.

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