ATLANTA, GEORGIA — The Savannah College of Art and Design is thrilled to debut Robert Wun: Between Reality and Fantasy, the first solo museum exhibition for internationally acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun, at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. The exhibition features more than 40 garments curated from the London-based designer’s archive, runway presentations, and celebrity commissions.
Born in Hong Kong, Wun has become a rising star in the fashion world since launching his eponymous label in 2014. His elaborate, sculptural garments and accessories have been extolled for their striking silhouettes, technical precision, and masterful proportions. Wun favors a narrative approach to design, embracing a global perspective that honors his heritage yet refuses preconceived notions of Asian identity. He often looks to nature to inform his work, relating the asymmetry of organic forms to the complexity of being human. Energized by the potential of design to function as a universal language, Wun translates bold conceptual ideas into technically rigorous yet accessible garments that empower the wearer.
Wun’s elaborate collections have been praised by the world’s top fashion and art publications, and his designs have been worn by fashion icons known for making bold statements. Wun’s creations have been worn by Solange Knowles, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Naomi Campbell, Alicia Keys, Cardi B, and Charli XCX, among others. The exhibition at SCAD FASH highlights Wun’s impressive roster of celebrity clients, showcasing avant-garde looks worn by Billy Porter, Céline Dion, Tessa Thompson, Doja Cat, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Issa Rae, as well as Chinese actress, model, and singer Fan Bingbing and British singer-songwriter Celeste. Wun has also collaborated with film director Wong Kar-wai and designed costumes for the 2015 film Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
SCAD students from the university’s top-ranked degree programs, including fashion, accessory design, luxury and brand management, advertising, and graphic design, will have the opportunity to engage with Wun through virtual exhibition tours, conversations, and other programming.
Robert Wun: Between Reality and Fantasy is curated by Gomes and is the first museum exhibition of Wun’s work. Featuring looks and accessories from 2014 to the present, the exhibition is set in a contemporary installation that captures the organic quality of Wun’s designs. The exhibition is now on view at SCAD FASH through April 24, 2022.
About Robert Wun
Robert Wun is the founder and creative director of his eponymous label. Driven by a conceptual twist in modern womenswear, his collections feature the interplay between sculpturing silhouettes and a futuristic approach in materials, aiming to empower the idea of femininity in fashion with strong shapes and a touch of new edge.
Robert Wun is the founder and creative director of his eponymous label. Driven by a conceptual twist in modern womenswear, his collections feature the interplay between sculpturing silhouettes and a futuristic approach in materials, aiming to empower the idea of femininity in fashion with strong shapes and a touch of new edge.
The label was supported by On|Off for the Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer 2016 collections, and Wun was showcased as the “On|Off Presents” designer at London Fashion Week. Wun was also nominated for the International Woolmark Prize in 2016 and was commissioned by the Royal Ballet for the Wayne McGregor 10th-anniversary show in November 2016.
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium of popular culture. Situated within SCAD Atlanta, the museum presents dynamic exhibitions, captivating films, and enticing events that mine the rich and storied legacies of fashion history to inspire contemporary designers and future innovations. Supported by the university’s strong global presence and connections to renowned contemporary fashion designers, filmmakers, and creative professionals around the world, SCAD FASH is an integral part of the SCAD educational experience.
Like the award-winning SCAD Museum of Art, SCAD FASH serves as a creative resource for students of all ages and a wellspring of inspiration for visitors. Through programming that engages the university’s broad array of academic disciplines, SCAD FASH offers diverse exhibitions, films, installations, performances, and events to enliven and inspire the greater community year-round. Each program is designed to engage and appeal to visitors with varied backgrounds and interests, from textiles and jewelry to photography and film. Past exhibitions have featured the work of designers Ruth E. Carter, Azzedine Alaïa, Pierre Cardin, Carolina Herrera, Mary Katrantzou, Guo Pei, and Oscar de la Renta. Photographic exhibitions have featured the work of Albert Watson, Jonathan Becker, Bill Cunningham, and Omar Victor Diop. Exhibitions are accompanied by curated film series that complement programming. Past films include Pierre Cardin: Le Futur, The First Monday in May, Funny Face, The Leopard, and Ovation for Oscar, among others.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and other advanced learning resources, and affords students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university’s renowned research lab and prototype generator. In 2020, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD as the No. 1 university in the U.S. and in the top two universities in the Americas and Europe for the fourth consecutive year. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. In a recent study, 99% of SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more.