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Meng Tong
Parsons BFA Fashion Design 2025
Parsons MFA Fashion Design and Society 2027
tongmengtm2024@gmail.com
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@_cygne
My name is Meng Tong.
As a designer raised in a traditional Chinese household, I draw inspiration from personal experiences to explore identity, cultural complexity, and environmental responsibility. Navigating the tension between societal expectations and self-expression, I found in fashion a powerful medium for storytelling. My designs often incorporate recycled materials, layered prints, and adaptable silhouettes—reflecting a dialogue between history, identity, and sustainability. I view myself not just as a recipient of external influences, but as an active filter—processing, transforming, and reinterpreting them through a deeply personal lens.
For me, design is more than aesthetics or function; it is a dynamic, intimate, and socially engaged form of art that responds to the world around us. By blending cultural symbolism with ecological awareness, I aim to create work that is both expressive and responsible—honoring the past while imagining inclusive, sustainable futures.