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 identified as an innovative example of fashion design by the A' Design Awards. The Opposite Multi-wear Fashion Collection won the Silver A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design in 2024. The A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design accolade that recognizes outstanding design of runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear, jackets, apparel, garments and more.
