Through the Im-perfect jewelry collection, Studio Ching-Hui Yang aims to challenge societal norms and the negative sense of self-perception these contexts can motivate. The capsule consists of visually striking sculptural necklaces and bracelets. The pieces are specifically geared to respond to "social attitudes about personal appearance and disability" that can have an Othering effect on individuals.
The jewelry are focused "specifically on the process of psychosocial adjustment a person experiences following a life-changing injury or illness disability." Each of the five pieces corresponds to one of the stages of grief associated with it—denial, anger, bargain, depression, and shame.
Understandably, Studio Ching-Hui Yang looks to challenge societal norms to be more accepting and understanding of such processes. Its ultimate goal is stated as aiming to "change the way that people perceive disability, encourage empathy, and embrace diversity."
Psychosocial Adjustment Jewelry Lines
Studio Ching-Hui Yang Seeks to Challenge Societal Norms
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Jewelry - Creating jewelry that challenges societal norms and promotes acceptance and diversity.
2. Psychosocial Adjustment Fashion - Designing fashion pieces that represent the stages of grief and promote understanding and empathy.
3. Disability-positive Accessories - Developing accessories that change society's perception of disability and inspire inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for designers to create inclusive fashion lines that challenge societal norms and promote acceptance.
2. Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity to design jewelry pieces that represent the stages of grief and encourage empathy and diversity.
3. Social Impact - Potential for businesses to embrace disability-positive accessories and contribute to changing societal perceptions of disability.