Five Minutes with a Friend - Kiren Passi: From Academia to Industry Innovation

Kiren Passi has developed a 3D sculptural textile process that represents a new approach to fabric manipulation. Living between London and Hong Kong, this London College of Fashion alumna and Senior Lecturer has spent five years developing what is now a formally patented technique. With ten years of experience in the fashion industry, Passi has worked across all levels from suppliers to luxury brands before returning to academia.

Example garments from Kiren Passi's RCA Graduate show.

Passi's work combines traditional craftsmanship and contemporary technology. Drawing inspiration from Japanese vernacular architecture and time-honoured textile traditions, she combines these influences with contemporary innovations including silicone bonding, 3D printing, and acrylic moulding. Her work incorporates both digital and manual techniques alongside natural materials such as silk and cotton. This cross-disciplinary approach stems from her experimentation during her time at the Royal College of Art, where she began embedding materials typically used in sculpture workshops into textile applications...

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Image Credits:

Lead Image: Example garments from Kiren Passi's RCA Graduate show.

All images courtesy of the artist.