wearable shelter garment transforms into a livable tent with sleeves as backpacks

"Shelter Wear presents a wearable outer garment that transforms into a livable tent with sleeves that double as backpacks. Created by Tokyo-based fashion student Yoon Myat Su Lin, the design concept originates from her memory of an earthquake in Myanmar, where many people were suddenly displaced and left without safe, temporary shelter. That moment stayed with her, forming the basis of a garment that functions beyond being streetwear."

"At the center of the project is a simple idea: clothing is always with the user, so why not allow it to transform into what they urgently need? This starting point leads to a design that shifts between everyday wear and emergency structure, as the wearable shelter garment converts into a tent, with its sleeves operating as backpacks. Each element is part of the same design, avoiding the need for separate items."

"The wearable shelter garment with tent and backpacks, inspired by the works of fellow designer Aojie Yang, is portable, so users can wear it like any standard outerwear, carrying shelter without the weight or bulk associated with tents or emergency kits. This supports people who need mobility, especially in unpredictable environments, so if a crisis occurs, the user already has what they need on them."

Tokyo-based fashion student Yoon Myat Su Lin designed a wearable outer garment that converts into a livable tent, with sleeves that double as backpacks for essential items. The concept originated from a memory of an earthquake in Myanmar, inspiring a practical approach to clothing that supports people during crises. The garment functions as everyday outerwear but unfolds into a temporary shelter by unclasping buckles and expanding the structure. Integrated sleeve-backpacks eliminate separate storage items and reduce bulk, improving mobility and rapid response in unpredictable environments. The design emphasizes portability, efficiency, and immediate access to shelter and basic supplies.

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