“This gown was inspired by my muse: the creative girl. With this collection, I wanted to capture the playful, glamorous spirit of the 1920s, particularly the beauty and movement of feathers, but reinterpret it in a modern and unexpected way,” says designer Marmar Halim. “This is one of my most creative pieces and one I truly loved making. Rather than using traditional feathers, I wanted to explore how fabric itself could recreate that same sense of movement and texture.”
“We started by manipulating brocade, cutting it into delicate strips and draping each piece directly onto the mannequin to follow and define the woman’s body. Every detail was then hand-stitched, with fine wires incorporated into the lower part of the gown to create movement and sculptural volume, blending with soft layers of tulle,” she explains. “For me, this dress represents the freedom to experiment. I wanted to challenge the traditional idea of bridal wear by transforming something classic into something unexpected, while still preserving the femininity, lightness, and glamour of the 1920s.”
Kyha
Photo: Courtesy of Kyha
“The guiding principle in developing and sourcing fabrications for Josephine was capturing the textures and movement we encountered across the Balearic Islands,” says Kyha Scott, founder and designer of Kyha. “This particular fabrication was inspired by the wild grasses that characterize the island landscape. Its texture references this native flora’s movement and energy on the islands.”
“Metallic threads are woven throughout the fabric, catching and reflecting light in a way that connects back to the beading we developed for this collection,” she explains. “When we began draping the fabric, we discovered its natural tendency to fall into sculptural folds. Rather than working against this, we allowed the fabrication to inform the silhouette. The result is a piece that celebrates the interplay of texture, movement, and structure, bringing together the natural influences of the Balearic landscape with precision and architectural form.”
