About

Lilia Yip is a UK-based Singaporean creative practitioner, researcher and educator working at the intersection of fashion, material culture and critical inquiry.

Their creative and academic practice explores fashion as cultural language— rooted in clothing traditions, material knowledge, and systems of meaning. With a background in fashion design, conceptual draping and pattern cutting, and sustainable practice, their work connects contemporary aesthetics with global design histories, whilst embodying East Asian design philosophies and post-avant-garde fashion approaches.

STUDIO APPROACH

Lilia’s approach centres embodied and ethical design— in materials, process, pedagogy, and methodology. They value empathy and responsibility in fashion practice, engaging students and collaborators through conscious, critical thinking.

They currently lecture at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. Alongside their academic role, their independent practice focuses on cultural research, experimental education, and intuitive fashion experiences.

Their current projects include Touch of Things, a workshop series exploring embodied, intuitive approaches to design; Symbols in Resonance, an independent short course tracing cross-cultural histories of dress, sustainable design approaches, creative forms experiments; and The Soul of Things, a travelling trans-disciplinary collaborative exhibition that explores clothing as forms of ritual and protection.

They are also undertaking the SOAS-Alphawood Diploma in Asian Arts, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean material culture.

Lilia maintains a personal studio practice rooted in material exploration, garment-making, and sound. Their music, released under the name Muxin, forms part of the same reflective inquiry—exploring atmosphere and emotional landscapes through voice and sound. Through conversation, making and collaboration, their work creates space for reflection, connection, and rethinking the role of clothing in our shared cultural lives.

STUDIO VALUES

My approach to ethical fashion is rooted in questioning every stage of the process—from the origin of materials to the emotional and cultural value of the final garment. I believe in creating work that respects both people and resources, and in designing clothing that holds meaning and longevity.

The studio operates as a creative lab—exploring ways to design garments that carry emotional sustenance, material intelligence, and aesthetic depth. Cutting techniques are developed to reduce seams and minimise waste, while maintaining clarity of form and ingenuity in finish.

Where possible, I work with independent fabric agents who source high-quality deadstock textiles from the UK and Europe—helping keep materials out of the waste stream. Sourcing decisions are guided by sustainability, ethics, and locality—supporting practices rooted in regional expertise and transparency.

Studio waste is minimised and recycled locally, and the space is powered by Octopus Energy, a green provider committed to transparent energy sourcing.

This is a living, evolving practice that is rooted in care, clarity, and accountability.