WXY
WXY is a Taiwan-based, gender-neutral footwear label founded by designer Xin-Yu (Joi) Weng. The name “WXY” derives from the XX/XY sex-determination system, reimagined as an agender chromosome. It symbolizes a realm without boundaries — creativity, independent thought, and a transcendence of gender and societal norms. Rooted in the philosophy of Reverence for Life, WXY’s collections weave gra
titude for the Earth’s resources with a documentary-like reflection on the societal issues of our time. Each creation becomes a lens through which cultural currents are observed and interpreted — not as accessories, but as experimental objects exploring form, material, and conceptual narrative. By reworking familiar, everyday materials, WXY transforms the ordinary into profound narratives. This boundary-pushing approach allows the brand to examine and reflect upon social phenomena, offering a thought-provoking perspective on our shared future. Every WXY piece serves as a living document of the social pulse — translating the tempo of our times into form.
「Reverence for life 尊生命之重」自然的賦予為WXY的核心理念，紀錄社會現象/問題的報導者，每季設計主題，以生活中遇到的問題/議題，泛指各種全球問題側寫，沒有批判只有環境和社會的紀錄與獨立思考的反問。
WXY的設計主題每季或每年都以全球各種社會問題和議題為靈感，紀錄環境和社會。我們希望通過設計側寫社會問題的聲音，就像記者揭示存在已久但長期被忽視的社會問題一樣，我們寫的既是旁觀者也是親歷者，提供不同的觀點的切入敘事，開放地討論每個選擇，並尋求溝通和解決問題的方法。
每個季度我們都以現實世界的主題來表達作品，藉由作品，關注當下生活與真切的未來，如能因此清晰每個人心中的指南針，讓多元的社會議題下每個人的種種選擇能夠撬動世界，引領我們改變與向前。
°| Not XX or XY, but WXY |°
