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Following the sporty, glamourous Goddess Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, Shao Yen takes on some darker, grittier inspirations for Spring/Summer 2012. The latest collection, titled "Sseddog" (Goddess in reverse), not only takes references from tribal, punk, but also bondage and streetwalkers' styles. The title suggests a theme worlds apart from the fairy goddesses, while the raw and handcrafted DIY spirit is expressed in the details of rough edges and through techniques such as binding, knotting, and layering. The collection lineup is also inspired by and wish to explore how exposing different parts of body can create different aesthetics and meanings.

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Shao Yen is based in London, United Kingdom. He studied at Central Saint Martins and graduated in 2010. His collections are produced in United Kingdom.

Shao Yen Chen is a London based fashion designer whose works bring together sculptural form and innovative textiles. He started his own label "Shao Yen" after graduating from Central Saint Martins MA Fashion Knitwear in 2010.
Since then, Shao Yen has been a regular participant in London Fashion Week. In February 2011, Shao Yen was invited to curate a display window for the prestigious Selfridges department store in London, as part of their "Bright Young Things" project. Shao Yen was also featured in Nicola Formichetti's Pop Up Shop in New York, in September 2011, and has created a bespoke dress for Icelandic singer Björk.