Application of K’o-ssu in Fashion Design for the Ageing Population

Clothing design for Chinese senior citizens is characterized by a lack of innovation and outdated styles with monotonous surface design. Despite the growing population and increasing demands, senior citizens have limited options for their garment. Therefore, we experimented with an innovative method to revive a traditional Chinese handicraft, K’o-ssu, for fashion design for Chinese senior citizens. On the one hand, this meets the aesthetic needs of the senior citizens, fits their cultural identity and thus enhances their life quality. On the other hand, the traditional cultural elements are a constant source of inspiration for the design of senior clothing.