14th Annual Supima Cotton Design Competition

Yuki Xu of the Rhode Island School of Design won Thursday’s 14th annual Supima Cotton Design Competition held in Manhattan during New York Fashion Week.
Yuki Xu of the Rhode Island School of Design won Thursday’s 14th annual Supima Cotton Design Competition held in Manhattan during New York Fashion Week.
“This is actually inspired by my grandparents,” Xu said. “They have wrinkles all over their bodies and I think they’re really beautiful. I want my designs to make my audience more comfortable and also empower them—make them a better version of themselves.”
Xu framed her ruffle- and laser cut-heavy collection as an ode to natural aging.