dutch design week, 17-25 oktober 2026 eindhoven

Shadow Labyrinth 2.0

Dressing the Characters of An Imaginary World

Hosted by Alyne Li

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Dogs are allowed
Free wifi available
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Partially wheelchair accessible
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Shadow Labyrinth 2.0 merges gaming and fashion, turning characters into garments where storytelling, identity, and design converge.

Where Game Worlds Meet Fashion: Shadow Labyrinth 2.0

Shadow Labyrinth 2.0 is inspired by the immersive universe of World of Warcraft and its rich characters and narratives. The project explores how fantasy outfits embody identity and story, and how clothing in real life similarly shapes self-presentation. By reversing the usual fashion design process, each garment begins with a character, asking what this figure would wear and how styling can reveal its essence.
Each piece is treated as a character in itself, with narrative qualities expressed through fabric, silhouette, and detail. A liquid-fabric dress, for example, evokes a powerful matriarchal villain, while other designs portray her guards and allies. Independent yet interconnected, the garments form a coherent universe of wearable characters.
The project bridges fashion and game design, proposing a new approach where clothing becomes storytelling. Flexible in format, it can be presented on the runway, as an installation, or within cultural contexts where fantasy and reality meet.

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The studio focuses on exploring the intersections of fashion design, fashion illustration, installation, performance, and art direction. With a multidisciplinary approach, it creates works that merge conceptual storytelling with visual expression, expanding fashion beyond garments into immersive experiences. By combining design, image-making, and spatial presentation, the studio aims to challenge traditional boundaries and engage audiences through narrative, atmosphere, and aesthetic innovation.

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