Material in motion defines the evolution of Herbal Garden beyond color. For SS28, the shade becomes the starting point for a wider material language, informed by grass shaped by the wind, overlapping leaves and intertwined stems. Their lines, textures and shifting densities move into fabric and construction, giving the natural landscape a physical presence.

The flowing geometry of vegetation informs pleats, woven reliefs and elongated fringes. Lines bend, cross and gather, creating flexible structures that react to air and movement. Fabrics acquire the changing rhythm of a meadow, alternating between order and spontaneity, density and openness.

Texture develops this connection further. Dry fibres, irregular weaves and embossed surfaces recall the tactile character of leaves, bark and grass. Braids, cords and wrapped yarns reproduce organic networks, while fluid materials introduce lightness and continuous motion. Light travels across each construction, revealing depth through folds, shadows and raised details.

Natural fibres play a central role in this direction. Linen, hemp, raffia, paper yarns and fine cottons bring visible grain and subtle irregularity. Traditional techniques such as knotting, weaving and pleating gain precision through engineered repetition, controlled proportions and contemporary finishing.

Moving beyond a seasonal color reference, the direction approaches material through the structures and behaviour of nature. Surface, light and movement converge in fabrics that feel responsive and alive, bringing an organic sensibility to contemporary design.

Visual references: Jeanne Simmons / ALÉMAIS / Unknown / William Fan