Jiajie Lyu

Materiality

Fate Warrior

Raised to be the ever‑obedient “good student,” I believed relentless effort and submission would guarantee success—yet in the U.S. I met only bullying, discrimination, and exploitation. My ideas were appropriated, my kindness abused, and my reputation tainted, driving me into self‑doubt and depression until I finally recognized the flaw lay not in me but in the rules I had been told to obey.
Fate Warrior reclaims that story. Inspired by Lucifer’s choice of autonomy over servitude, the collection rejects dogmas like “hard work always pays” and “conformity brings reward,” instead celebrating rebellion and self‑determination. Sculptural silhouettes with armored shoulders, skeletal textures, mirrored PU, and sheer veils trace a journey from pain and downfall to fearless self‑liberation—transforming silent obedience into unapologetic power.

Bio

Jiajie (Vivian) Lyu is a photographer, creative director, designer, stylist and PR marketer who approaches fashion design through a camera‑first mindset. She sketches silhouette, lighting, and movement in tandem with fabric and construction, ensuring every garment performs on set and in real life while weaving editorial storytelling into each detail.

Pairing artistic vision with a keen commercial instinct, Vivian crafts market‑ready pieces that spark desire and brand recognition while showcasing irreplaceable craftsmanship through handmade details. An early adopter of technology, she embraces AI platforms such as Midjourney and Runway to explore new visual frontiers and generate share‑worthy content that drives social‑media buzz and forges lasting connections among creator, wearer, and audience.