Friday Knitting Inspiration. Johan Ku.

May 20

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Happy Friday!

It's been awhile since my last Knitting Inspiration post, life's been busy. Today I would love to introduce you one of my favorite and inspiring knitwear designers - Johan Ku. Johan was born in Taiwan, in a family who was very far from the world of art or fashion. At the age of 17 Johan started working as a freelance graphic designer and later became fascinated with the fashion and textile design. During his studies, Johan released his "Emotional Sculpture" knitwear collection - a mix between wearable shapes and art pieces; after that the world's fashion industry labeled him "The Glory of Taiwan", acknowledging his innovative approach to knit textiles.Johan's signature style is sculpture-like silhouette garments, unique textiles and chunky yarn. Designer is mostly inspired by "interesting textiles and yarn" - this is always a starting point for his collections. His label is a mix of wearable pieces and knitwear art installations. I find the latter especially fascinating - yarn takes an incredible shape in the hands of Johan.One of Johan's life goals is to have 100% creative freedom. He believes that the fashion can be "a sort of art, if designers create from their soul".