'Queen of Uniforms' Brings Taiwan Identity to TechWorld Pavilion in Osaka

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Taipei-based designer Liao Chia-ling has incorporated Taiwan's native fir tree into the guide uniforms at the country's TechWorld pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka.

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00:00Meet the guides of Techworld.

00:03They're ready to take visitors on a journey through Taiwan's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka,

00:09promising an experience of Taiwan's beauty and digital power.

00:13And if you look closely, even their uniforms can transport visitors to the heart of the island nation.

00:20The outfits, designed by Liao Jialing, known as the Queen of Uniforms in Taiwan,

00:26are the result of months of planning.

00:28The design is inspired by a unique Taiwanese tree, the Taiwania Feu,

00:34the only tree in the world that includes Taiwan in its botanical name.

00:39It's hard for Taiwan to present itself on the world stage here at Expo 2025,

00:44like at many other international events.

00:46It doesn't have an official pavilion.

00:49Liao says she used the Feu, which the country's indigenous Lukai people call

00:53the tree that touches the moon as a symbol of Taiwan's cultural roots.

00:57The uniforms are made of earth-toned, eco-friendly fabrics,

01:16featuring digitally printed, sketch-style illustrations.

01:20We've also used a lot of環保的布料.

01:23Like there's the most basic material material.

01:26There's a mule殼.

01:28So these are all of Taiwan's special materials.

01:32From research and design to fabric selection and production,

01:37Liao says these uniforms are the most challenging pieces she's crafted in her 35-year career.

01:42Many of the details are made by hand.

01:45And she says the fabrics made it difficult to embroider.

01:57Liao also took practicality into account,

02:00knowing the guides will have to wear the uniforms through different seasons and temperatures.

02:04The jacket has 50 hidden buttons,

02:07allowing guides to easily remove the sleeves if needed.

02:11Their uniforms are inspired by the look of an explorer ready to embark on a journey.

02:15It's meant to show towns resilience and pride,

02:17standing strong on the global stage despite all the challenges ahead.

02:20Henshu, Pichijong and Sanichi in Osaka for Taiwan Plus.

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