Core tips: The exclusive analysis of PEACEBIRD MEN X "Dali Temple Journal" collaboration series design experience and life player experience
Realizing the gorgeous turn from "manufacturing" to "creation" is the key for many industries to improve their competitiveness. This trend also makes "creativity" and "creator" pushed to the center of public opinions and social topics.The garment industry, which has long been labeled as a developed manufacturing industry because of "Made in China," is also turning its attention to how to increase its distinctive creativity.
For example, PEACEBIRD MEN, with rich experience in clothing manufacturing and a strong mass base, have recently engaged in creative cooperation across frontiers and dimensions with the journal of Dali Temple. They have also invited OG Li Cansen, a Fashion designer, to lead the design of the series in order to explore the wonderful fusion of Traditional Chinese culture and the language of fashion.
In addition to presenting a series of "new and old" collaborative items, PEACEBIRD MEN X's "Dali Temple Journal" has recently created the "Good Block Good Street" Pop-up Store in The City of Vientiane, Shenzhen, welcoming visitors to the New Year of 2021 with the promise of "Good Things happen here" and the unique decor.
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HYPEBEAST took this opportunity to talk with Sam Lee, who came to Pop Store in person, to share his experience as a "creator" and a life player, as well as the design experience of this collaborative series:
HYPEBEAST: Hi Sam, I just went to the whole pop-up store. What's your special experience?
Sam Lee: I think this shop is very interesting. In addition to selling goods, it also takes care of the needs of customers to take photos. I was attracted by the appearance of the whole shop in all white.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
HYPEBEAST: This Pop concept is "Good Block", a trendy neighborhood full of fun and New Year atmosphere. As a "enjoy life, play life" player, can you share your experience?For example, we know you can make a CD...
Sam Lee: Actually, being a DJ was part of "playing" at the beginning. Music has always been a very important part of my life. Before I started playing music, I liked going to clubs and parties, especially Rave parties ten or twenty years ago.Because I wanted to share my favorite music with everyone, I started to be a DJ by chance.Unlike acting, there is more direct interaction with the audience on the DJ stage, and their joy can be felt through physical movements and dance moves. This feeling is mutually attractive and contagious.There are many parts of my daily life that allow me to take a break from "playing" and bring me some inspiration for the future. When I settle down, I will be more likely to burst out with unrestrained ideas. No matter what I see or hear, I can inspire creative inspiration.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
HYPEBEAST: As a "creator" of fashion apparel, what is your design philosophy?
Sam Lee: I'm not a creator. I've just been doing what I love all my life, whether it's being an actor or a DJ or making clothes. The best thing is that I've been able to follow my own mind and do what I love.It's the same with design. Keeping that youthful mindset, that energy, that impulse to do new things is key to me.
HYPEBEAST: How do you keep your creativity in design flowing?
Sam Lee: To get out of the house more, to keep playing (laughter), to keep meeting new people, including now Gen Z, to learn more about their habits, their preferences, their ideas, that's what you have to do to find creative inspiration.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
HYPEBEAST: Why did you choose to partner with PEACEBIRD MEN this time?
Is Sam Lee: my Subcrew street brand representatives, PEACEBIRD brand in China also is very serious, but to be honest PEACEBIRD before doing things relatively more popular, the route was not especially towards young people and the trend of the culture, this time they gave me a lot of space creation and support, to be honest, my personal power to do it alone is not can't do that, but it takes time and effort behind will be more.If there is such a big brand support, that will be a very good start, after all, through cooperation can get twice the result with half the effort, after cooperation, we collide a lot of new ideas, together to do more fun projects to bring you.
HYPEBEAST: As the director of this "Dali Temple" series, could you share with us the theme and design inspiration of this series?
Sam Lee: First of all, Diary of Dali Temple, a cartoon work, is very characteristic and representative OF IP. The content revolves around The Tang Dynasty, Dali Temple and case investigation, which has attracted a lot of attention.This time I can get together with three different units, and the most important thing is to integrate different elements such as Datang culture, Guizhou batik and cashew flower.Although cashew flower has been made by many people and brands for many years, this combination with Guizhou batik, which has a long history, is very unique. This traditional handicraft can bring different patterns and patterns for each piece of clothing, unlike the pattern design made by computer, which results in a very uniform garment.In addition, this design also follows the concept of "blending the old with the new". The fabric with traditional techniques and patchwork design and tailoring are in line with the current aesthetic trend, creating a design with unique personality.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
HYPEBEAST: What do you think is the intrinsic link between batik and cashew flower?
Sam Lee: just have mentioned cashew flower is a very classic pattern, and wax after so many years of inheritance up to now, two classical elements combine together, to create each product can present different texture, this is I never done before, more didn't expect to go to guizhou to do such a try, feeling the most traditional handicraft culture.Taking this opportunity, I learned more about Chinese traditional culture, besides batik, embroidery and so on...How to express these traditional Chinese elements in fashion language, there are too much knowledge and worth thinking about.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
HYPEBEAST: Craftsman spirit is one of the concepts promoted in recent years. What do you think is the relationship between craftsman spirit and creator?
Sam Lee: They are very interdependent, and without the craftsman's spirit, many ideas and creations would not have been possible.Creating new things is the first step. The next step is to realize these ideas with the spirit of craftsman, so as to ensure that the final output is in line with expectations.For example, although I did not go to Guizhou to have face-to-face communication with the inheritor of batik handcraft, I ensured the successful completion of the cooperation series by mailing samples again and again and exchanging opinions and making improvements.
HYPEBEAST: What's new for you as a creator in 2021?
Sam Lee: I hope I can 2021 in different work and identity can lead to better work, whether actors or branding, also want to try more music aspect, such as can have the opportunity to put their own music for everyone, 2021 I have idea to with different rap singer, do something fun and music creation of cooperation.Of course, I hope the epidemic will end as soon as possible and everyone can be healthy so that they can do what they like to do.
Li Cansen analysis of The Journal of The Dali Temple in PEACEBIRD MEN X
In the context of the increasing importance of creativity, PEACEBIRD MEN, in collaboration with the Dali Temple Journal and Li Cansen, created a clothing collection that combines the culture of the Tang Dynasty, cashew flower, Guizhou wax printing and the trendy culture pursued by the younger generation. This is a successful attempt to focus attention on creativity.
The Journal of the Dali Temple is now available for sale through the official channel of PEACEBIRD MEN, with the popup Store in Vientiane, Shenzhen, continuing until January 5, 2021.
