YAN (燕)

YAN (燕) is the Chinese character for swallow — a bird that represents femininity, grace, and tenderness. Using knitted textiles, YAN is the name of my brand where I am in pursuit of true feminine form.

To me, knitting and garment-making are the most romantic things I can do; they allow me to formulate the beauty I see. I preach slow, intentional fashion, and this medium allows me to pour who I am into it. My process is a mix of experimental colourwork and traditional fibre techniques from hand knitting and crochet, to machine knitting.

YAN is dedicated to sustainable textile practice, using purely natural fibres or ethically sourced yarns. This includes deadstock yarn, or repurposing the yarn in second hand knits.

Talent: Phoebe Li and Claire Li