The Opposite
The Opposite is a unisex knitwear collection designed to be worn in multiple ways. The collection is made with zero-cut and zero-waste methods, so no fabric is discarded. Digital knitting is used to form flexible three-dimensional structures and changeable garment constructions. Items from the two outfits can be interchanged and matched in different combinations, which allows each wearer to create a personal style. The all-size design fits most people of average build. The Opposite questions common ideas about menswear and womenswear.
The Opposite Multi-wear Fashion Collection by Yishu Yan was highlighted as an innovative representation of fashion design by the A' Design Award. The Opposite Multi-wear Fashion Collection was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design in 2024. The A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design prize which honors excellent design of runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear, jackets, apparel, garments and more.
