“The human body is a malleable canvas of self-expression, bridging the connection between our inner essence and the external world. Many worship the original form of the body as a sacred vessel, but throughout history, body modification has provided a means to transform it into an endless realm of possibilities. Altered and redefined, the modified body becomes simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar, creating a “glitch” in our recognition system often described as the “uncanny effect”. The process of modification draws us closer to our physical vessels, erasing the original identity and birthing something entirely new. This collection weaves a narrative of an extraterrestrial entity gradually inhabiting a human form, replacing the host’s flesh and soul piece by piece”.

What initially drew you to your current field, and how has your journey evolved since then?

I was a Lego kid back then, always playing with miniatures and making stuff. My parents would always find me with some materials in my hands. In middle school I started making some dresses under the guidance of my mom, she and her mom used to make their own clothes. At the time I just enjoyed wearing clothes made by me, but later when I tried other art mediums like painting, I found out that I’ve always been a 3D creator. I like working with the 3D human body and curves, it’s also like working or changing a person’s soul form when you put a piece of garment on.

Can you share a pivotal experience that significantly influenced your career or personal growth?

My art style changed quite a bit since I started. It was life that changed me. When you see behind the veils of beauty and ugliness you gain a lot of inspiration for art, like how most parts of the world are in a gray space between black and white, and how that gray space is the most poetic of all. With the experience of viewing other masters’ art pieces (like Giger and McQueen), I found out what’s a style that’s truly for me, and that is a kind of sharp and grotesque dark aesthetic. I want my expressions to be powerful and shocking.

What hidden talents or hobbies do you have that might surprise people?

I practice archery, which is completely unrelated but it’s such a meditation method for me.

How do you stay creatively inspired and motivated in your work?

To be honest I get a lot of burnout, because I tend to push myself too hard and won’t let go. I don’t believe in the saying of creating something with a different medium or theme when you’re burnt out because it won’t work on me, my method is just to get off from creating art for a period of time and experience the authentic world Go into the woods and literally touch grass, praise the people you love, play some games, get some sleep. When you have a little bit of energy back, watch some movies and listen to music. Inspirations always come to me instead of me grabbing them.

Is there a tradition or custom from your upbringing that still holds a special place in your life?

Putting thread in candy boxes, if you know what I mean (all grandmothers do this).

What has been the most challenging project or situation in your career, and how did you navigate it?

When I was creating the collection for my college thesis (UNCANNY) I completely collapsed. I remember crying in the studio and I had to time myself, so I would have enough time to finish the work. I thought to myself that this was the mission impossible, but if I failed I would be so disappointed in myself. The biggest challenge was to believe in myself and my designs, which later it was proven that both my works and my emotions during difficult times were valid. That experience taught me about the limit of the human body, and the importance of getting rest in this industry.

Who has been a major influence or mentor in your life, and what lessons have they imparted?

My high school art teacher was the person who gave me immense confidence to step into this competitive industry. He was very knowledgeable and caring, when I was feeling down he would also give me some perspectives on life. He taught me there’s no limitation in art, and art could be a healing tool. If I started to be too careful when I create, that meant I was doing something wrong Art should be more like channeling, the free expression of your soul or the energy around you. I also learned to have the “audacity” to call myself an artist bravely, before I thought I had to make art pieces like the ones in the Louvre to be called that. Truly, to create is such an amazing “superpower” and every single creator should be proud of themselves.

Can you recount a turning point or milestone in your career that was particularly significant?

I was freelancing for ChrisHabana in NYC, and we got a lot of projects from talented high-profile clients. I have participated in the production of costume designs for Sza, Doja Cat, JT, etc, and working with those talented people taught me so much about multi-dimensional inspiration and communication with the team. Recently I got contacted by the team of my favorite fashion photographer Steven Kleins and that was such an honor, I was truly living the dream life I had before.

Aside from your professional work, what passions or interests do you pursue?

I am a taxidermy collector so you will find some animal bones in my home. I find beauty in all bone structures, especially snake skeletons. I love how sacred geometry and curves work with the idea of a dead body, it is like heaven meeting hell.

In your opinion, what are the essential qualities or skills needed to succeed in your industry?

Resilience, open-mindedness, being able to self-teach new skills, being present about new materials technology/trends/topics, time management, and being able to fall asleep in 5 minutes when your head hits your pillow. One thing that I have to remind fellow fashion designers is the legal issue, sign a contract with anyone when doing business, and stand up for yourself because sometimes you can be taken advantage of.

What book, movie, or artistic work has significantly shaped your worldview or professional approach?

Alejandro Jodorowsky and Tarsem Singh’s movies have influenced my aesthetic immensely. They really have test costume design and storyline, the colors and sound effects are also healing for my heart. My designs always have a story, and their works are the perfect merge between stories and visual expressions.

What piece of advice would you offer to someone aspiring to make a mark in your field?

Do not care about the competition and others’ voices. Of course you need to stand in objective POV to do a self evaluation once in a while, but don’t change your style or your creative process if others tell you to, unless you feel like there’s a benefit for yourself. Also be careful about making fashion design your official and only career, choose a wider angle when you enter this industry, maybe start with sewing and construction, maybe start with pattern making, or maybe doing print patterns, all these work experience is going to help you with “design”.

How do you find balance between your professional responsibilities and personal well-being?

If I’m not working on a project for someone else, I never push it. The more I work the more I realize we all have limited energy, and burnout is extremely dangerous for artists, since I’ve seen people being paralyzed and lost the ability to create due to mental blocks for the rest of their lives. Having hobbies completely unrelated to art is very important, even though I’m a fashion designer, any other type of art feels like work to me, and I feel so obsessive about making anything I create perfect.

If you could collaborate with anyone, past or present, who would it be and why?

I would love to collaborate with movie directors for costumes, my current #1 has to be Denis Villeneuve for Dune. I am completely obsessed with that movie series.

Looking toward the future, what are your major goals or aspirations, both personally and professionally?

In terms of my career, I am shifting my focus to 3D-printed fashion using hard materials. I am more comfortable working with 3D software, they give me more possibility to create different organic or precise shapes. I am also trying to get into the gaming or movie special effect industry and work with more digital designs. Personally, my keyword for the next 12 months is “allow”.

What are your thoughts on Milan as a hub for creativity and innovation, and how do you think it compares to other major cities in your field?

I have never been to Milan but I have been to other cities in Italy. I have friends living there, and a lot of my favorite brands are also based there. I think Milan, Paris, and New York have different characteristics, Milan is more romantic and outgoing, Paris is niche and couragous, whereas New York is more commercial and sharp. Of course these are only the stereotypes and different brands have different identities. I would love to visit Milan one day and experience the true fashion culture, maybe it will prove my POV wrong.

Fashion Designer: OSFH Studio @one_step_from_hell_

WB: https://osfh.studio

Assistant: Jiangyuan Ai @jiangyuan.ai

Model: Yanti Zhao @soph666z

Female Model: Melanie Gaydos @melaniegaydos

Makeup Artist: Sophie Hartnett @sophie_hartnett

Photographer: boyang hu @boyang_h