Yuran Peng

Instagram: @pengyuran_
Hometown: Haikou, Hainan, China
Collection name: Wear to my Funeral
Three words to describe her collection: Romantic, mystery, different

As a little girl, Yuran Peng enjoyed making clothes for her Barbie dolls. “I’ve always been interested in fashion, and always have ideas for clothes,” she says. For the 2023 Fashion Show, Peng took on an unconventional collection theme: funeral dress made from such materials as leather, organza, and pearls. “Many people have dreamed of their wedding, but I rarely hear people dream about their funerals,” she says. “I guess it’s because the whole concept of the funeral is it’s sad, and people are afraid of when the day will come. But I’ve thought about, ‘What should I wear to my funeral?’ I want people to see the funeral in a different perspective, and be less negative about it.” Peng hopes that her collection will surprise viewers, and convey a romantic feeling. Ultimately, she aspires to work in couture or making evening dresses. Through her education at CCAD, Peng says, “I know myself better as a designer and have established my own style.”