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Perle Urbaine, a study on beauty, sensuality, and how time ages us. Existing, feeling, and being human. It highlights the melancholy of aging while appreciating the ethereal nature behind the magic of time. Perle Urbaine compares the human experience of aging to the way pearls are formed over years, showing the true beauty in time.

Look 01 belle- Design Details 

• Garment: White crepe satin top with side lace-up closure with white satin ribbons- Paired with draped skirt 
• Fit System: Side lace-up for adjustable tension, skirt in small, medium and large
• Surface: Pearl detailing, hand-stitched
• Material Use: ~5 yards of satin silk

Fabric, Crepe Satin: Spun with satin silk, the crepe weave has a subtle, pebbled texture and a soft sheen. It drapes cleanly, shapes the silhouette, and provides an ideal foundation for an opening look in white.

Drape & Pattern: Cut from a primary body panel on the bias, the piece falls with controlled fluidity. Internal tucks and side lacing define the shaping, while generous yardage provides full panels and guard strips that secure the neckline and openings.

Side Lace-Up: Reinforced, hand-bound eyelets sit on a stabilized strip. The lacing replaces multiple darts, allowing precise adjustment at the waist and hip while maintaining the dress’s vertical flow and a measured sense of negative space.

Pearl Detailing: Pearls are concentrated near the upper body to create a bloom of light, then tapered toward the hem to preserve a clean swing. Each is individually knotted to prevent cascading breaks, with a fine backing stay that disperses stress without marking the satin surface.

Closing Notes & Gratitude: Craft of this caliber begins close to home. Supporting emerging designers sustains the ecosystem, where materials, mentorship, and momentum take root. 

 

Thank you our incredible stylists: Gabby & Kitty | Recharmed 

References

• Glossary entries: Crepe Satin, Bias Drape, Hand Lacing, Pearl Embroidery
• La Vie Boheme, FS
• Full collection context and lineup
• Runway model: Jasmine
  
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