I am a fashion illustrator and recent graduate of The Cut Fashion Academy in Vancouver. My work reflects a blend of Eastern cultural depth and Western contemporary expression, creating 'wearable echoes' that transform fleeting memories into tangible visual stories. I am currently based in Edmonton and open for both remote and local collaborations.

MARY (HENGZI) PI

I am a fashion illustrator and recent graduate of The Cut Fashion Academy in Vancouver. My work reflects a blend of Eastern cultural depth and Western contemporary expression, creating 'wearable echoes' that transform fleeting memories into tangible visual stories. I am currently based in Edmonton and open for both remote and local collaborations.

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I am a fashion illustrator and recent graduate of The Cut Fashion Academy in Vancouver. My work reflects a blend of Eastern cultural depth and Western contemporary expression, creating ‘wearable echoes’ that transform fleeting memories into tangible visual stories. I am currently based in Edmonton and open for both remote and local collaborations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Creator & Fashion Illustrator at MORI Collection
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a full fashion concept exploring cultural fusion, created brand identity, customer profiles, fabric stories, color palettes, and designed garments that intertwine Eastern nostalgia with Western modernity.
Creator & Fashion Illustrator at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a full fashion concept exploring 'echoes in the foam', which delves into the intersection of memory, time, and cultural fusion. Created a complete brand identity including customer profiles, fabric stories, color palettes, and technical flats, designing garments that blend Eastern nostalgia with Western modernity.
Lead Designer & Illustrator at MORI/ASYLUMEN
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Conceptualized a brand universe that celebrates cultural contradictions, produced a series of illustrations exploring themes of modern life through classical mediums, and researched the movement of silk under neon lighting to create a unique aesthetic.

Education

Certificate in Fashion Design, Illustration + Creative Design at Cut Fashion Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Fashion Design, Illustration + Creative Design at The Cut Fashion Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Fashion Design, Illustration + Creative Design at The Cut Fashion Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Achievement, Fashion Design and Illustration Full-Time Program
January 1, 2025 - March 12, 2026
Certificate of Achievement, Fashion Design and Illustration Full-Time Program
January 1, 2025 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education