The Elephant Man Goes To Space is a collaborative project with STONE ISLAND in 2019. This project drew inspiration from the life of Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man, a severely deformed individual living in Victorian-era London.
Chu envisioned a story of Elephant Man’s journeying into space, where perhaps biases are shed. -“I've always felt that fashion lacks empathy; after all, we are all merely human. What if I could design a protective suit for him...to offer people hope in an indifferent world.”
The look consists of an asymmetrical pleated coat, a tactical vest, and a detachable face mask, with details inspired by SOKOL space suit. The fabric utilizes the Nylon Metal and cotton provided by STONE ISLAND, Acid dyed into black and coral pink.