✨ “This is like wearable art,” says fashion designer @gracelingofficial (Grace Ling). “When you put on a garment, what you feel is what you feel. There’s no need for explanation.” Merging 3D technology, CGI, and her background in fine arts and sculpture, Grace’s innovative approach to fashion design helps her move her highly technical pieces from concept to creation with speed and precision — all while minimizing waste at every turn. “I think the magic really happens in the design process,” she says. “It’s all about the execution, the detail, the form, the composition, the silhouette, how it fits on the body. All of these details make the difference.” Her namesake brand, which she launched during the pandemic after she bought a one-way ticket to New York City, has been worn by everyone from Kim Kardashian to Katy Perry, and was recognized last year with the CFDA x Genesis House Innovation Grant. With the opening of her first store in Manhattan, Grace is entering an exciting new chapter in her brand’s story. “I really wanted to open a store, because there are all these intricate details that you don’t necessarily see online sometimes. In person, I’ll also get to see someone trying on a garment — and when they walk out of the fitting room, they’re a completely different person,” she says. “It’s this confidence, this empowerment, this feeling that I want to make accessible to everyone. People can come in and experience that feeling.” 💞 Filmed by @mlnebula Music by bbox #fashion #SustainableDesign #CFDA #FashionDesign #couture