When Fashion Becomes a Safety Net: The Jacket That's a Tent - Yanko Design

"What if your jacket could save your life? Not in the metaphorical sense, but literally. Tokyo-based fashion student Yoon Myat Su Lin has designed something that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi movie but is rooted in very real human need. It's called Shelter Wear, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a wearable garment that transforms into a functional tent."

"When you first look at Shelter Wear, it reads as a structured, utilitarian vest. Think sleeveless outerwear with a high protective collar and some seriously intentional paneling. It's got that techwear aesthetic, the kind of thing you'd see on someone who's into urban exploration or just really likes pockets. But here's where it gets wild: those sleeves? They're detachable backpacks. You're literally wearing your storage."

Yoon Myat Su Lin designed Shelter Wear after experiencing an earthquake in Myanmar that left people displaced and without temporary shelter. The garment functions as a structured, utilitarian vest with a high protective collar, intentional paneling, and a techwear aesthetic. Its sleeves convert into detachable backpacks that provide storage. By unclipping buckles and unfolding panels the vest expands into a triangular tent that surrounds the wearer, providing legitimate protection in emergencies. The tent resembles a wide skirt when worn so the shelter blends into the garment's silhouette. The design reframes clothing as infrastructure and emergency kit rather than mere decoration.

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