# Contemporary Warrior Attire Sing Yu Chan's Graduate Collection Highlights Cultural Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sing-yu-chan References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/introducing-sing-yu-chan/) & [showtime.arts.ac.uk](http://showtime.arts.ac.uk/singyuchan) Sing Yu Chan is a student from the [London College of Fashion Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Este-Lauder-Companies-Announced). When creating his graduate collection, the young designer explored the concept of metamorphosis throughout the line. The concept was translated through his unique color combinations, [deconstructed tailoring techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) and his organic material pairings that were sustainable and fashion-forward. Sing Yu Chan's Graduate collection was created in collaboration with designer Yuan Tian who created the line's knitwear pieces. The heritage-inspired collection is displayed in a catalog image series that is captured by photographer Jose Montemayor. The vanguard lookbook features styling by Sophia Drakou and stars model Oliver Cookson at AMCK. Oliver poses in boxy silhouettes, [structured outerwear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) and layered looks that are a modern take on culturally themed staples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metamorphosis in Fashion:** Exploring the concept of metamorphosis in fashion opens up opportunities for artistic and transformative designs. - **Sustainable and Fashion-forward Materials:** Embracing organic and sustainable materials in fashion presents opportunities to create eco-friendly and innovative clothing. - **Culturally Themed Staples:** Revitalizing culturally themed staples with modern aesthetics creates a unique fusion of tradition and contemporary style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can leverage the concept of metamorphosis to create bold and boundary-pushing collections. - **Textile and Material Manufacturing:** The demand for sustainable and fashion-forward materials opens up opportunities for textile and material manufacturers to innovate and produce eco-friendly alternatives. - **Styling and Photography:** Cultural-inspired fashion allows stylists and photographers to experiment with creative and visually captivating compositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-los-ss25-collection.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Chinese Heritage-Honoring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-new-year-collection-1.md)