A Closer Look: The story Behind the BCA hoodie

In the fashion landscape, one piece of clothing has caught our eye for its uniqueness and the message it conveys----hoodies. Step into the vibrant world of BCA with our exclusive hoodie, a fashion staple that beautifully identify the spirit and identity of our BCAer. We were fortunate to interview the designer, Cynthia Chen, behind this remarkable hoodie to learn more about its creation and the inspiration behind it.

SAPC: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Could you start by telling us what the main design concept is when you designed this hoodie? What style or message do you hope to convey?
Cynthia: When I designed this hoodie, I wanted it to be a more formal and general one, which brings a style that can suit both students and teachers. I wanted this hoodie to show the core and features of our academy which contains colorful house spirits and the slogan “More than A School”. Also, it delivers a message of peace and love.

SAPC: That’s fantastic! Now, could you share the design process of this hoodie? What stages did you go through from the source of inspiration to the final draft?
Cynthia: At the very first, my hoodie was not alike what it is now. My original design included the element of a cross, because I thought of great qualities and meanings such as integrity, light, and holiness. But it was abolished afterwards since I didn’t take account of complicated religious factors. After this stage, I referred to many contemporary hoodie designs and learned from teachers’ suggestions. They advised me to include some elements that can represent our school. At last, I chose to put our BCA logo at the front, and the Golden Grizzly design at the back. I also edited and put logos of four houses at the back, in order to reveal our house culture.
SAPC: It is clear a lot of thought and effort went into this design. Also, could you share any insights or techniques you used in the pattern design?
Cynthia: I do include some details in my design. For example, the pattern on the sleeves are formed by olive branches and ears of wheat, which stand for diligence and harmony. The small paw prints around the BCA logo shows our worship towards grizzlies and increase the vividness. The skill I learned from this process is that the details matter. I worked hard to elaborate every design on the hoodie, so they are clear to see. The match of color was determined by student council, and I agreed with it. The four colors represents four houses. This design produced a perfect excuse to consume one, and it also provides opportunities to feel relaxation at formal house events. What’s more, student’s sense of identity will be strengthened as well!
SAPC: Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
The BCA hoodie is a must-have for all students and teachers. It's not just a fashion accessory; it's a symbol of pride, unity, and belonging. Wear it with confidence and let it remind you of the incredible journey you've embarked on at BCA!