When designer Rakee Chen joined forces with LiberLive at New York Fashion Week, the result was a cultural dialogue that caught the attention of audiences and critics alike.
On the runway, Chen’s fashion designs were paired with the LiberLive C1 Stringless Smart Guitar, the world’s first of its kind. The collaboration transformed the event into a shared experience, where fashion and music stood side by side as equal voices of creativity.
The symbolism was powerful. Music was shown as accessible, like personal style, and fashion became more than what you wear; it became part of a rhythm that people could feel.
Their collaboration sent a clear message: the future of culture belongs to shared experiences, where design, technology, and music move together to inspire collective expression.
A Defining New York Moment
New York Fashion Week has always been about breaking creative boundaries. This year, Rakee Chen’s designs shared the spotlight with the LiberLive C1 Stringless Smart Guitar, the world’s first instrument of its kind. The pairing was more than visual; it carried symbolic weight. The runway was no longer just about fabric and silhouette, but about blending sound, technology, and culture into one shared experience.
Audiences were not simply shown fashion or technology. They were invited into a moment where barriers between art forms disappeared. The question posed was clear: what happens when music and fashion perform together? The answer was a powerful statement that creativity belongs to everyone, everywhere.
Rakee Chen’s Vision in Context
Rakee Chen is known for designs that reflect inclusivity and bold individuality, and this showcase demonstrated how those values extend beyond clothing. By merging with LiberLive Stringless Guitar, Chen highlighted how style and sound can both serve as forms of personal identity.
For centuries, music was viewed as something to be mastered through years of training, while fashion was seen as a visual statement. At this event, Chen and LiberLive turned those perceptions upside down.
Music was presented as accessible as personal style, and fashion became an active participant in the rhythm of culture. Together, they created a bridge where both art forms were seen as shared and participatory.
The Symbolism of the Stringless Guitar
The LiberLive C1 Stringless Smart Guitar stood on the runway not only as an invention but as a symbol. Foldable, portable, and expressive, it mirrored the same adaptability seen in modern fashion.
In Chen’s showcase, the guitar was not the background. It was part of the story and the identity being expressed. The moment showed how technology can be credible, artistic, and emotional all at once.
Fashion, Technology, and Shared Culture
The collaboration between Rakee Chen and LiberLive made one thing clear: culture grows richer when fashion, music, and technology share the same stage.
The showcase drew immediate praise from industry insiders:
“The Rakee Chen × LiberLive collection was electric – rich textures, bold colors, and those unforgettable sculpted details. It’s whimsical, daring, and full of wonder.”
— Reinhardt Kenneth, Fashion Photographer & Creative Director
Live music brought the concept full circle, amplifying the show’s emotional power:
“Such an incredible night at Runway 7. The collection was innovative and beautifully produced – and Detzany’s live performance set the perfect tone.”
— Devi, Music Producer
Behind the scenes, the collaboration reflected a rare harmony between vision and spirit.
“Rakee’s work feels alive – just, WOW. I was completely blown away. She literally weaves music into fabric. Her kindness and creativity made this collaboration unforgettable.”
— Madison Roberts, Luxury Fashion Photographer
Fashion is no longer limited to fabric, and music is no longer confined to trained performers. Together, they become tools for storytelling, connection, and collective creativity.
In an era where innovation often feels mechanical, Rakee Chen × LiberLive reminded New York that technology can still move the soul. Their fusion of design and sound didn’t just expand what fashion can look like – it reminded us that emotion, too, is a form of innovation.
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About Rakee Chen
Rakee Chen is a fashion designer and digital artist whose work explores the connection between music, storytelling, and clothing. With a background in industrial design and costume design, she combines technical precision with emotional expression to create fashion that responds to rhythm and movement.
About LiberLive
LiberLive is a music technology company dedicated to creating innovative, high-tech musical instruments. Their flagship product, the LiberLive C1, is the world’s first-ever stringless smart guitar, designed to make music creation accessible to all.
Official Website: www.liberlive.com
Contact: pr_global@liberlive.com
