Look 03

Soft Emergence

A soft sculptural look that captures the fragile moment of breaking through protection and moving towards emotional lightness.

Chrysalis SkirtTulle CollarSculptural SleeveBatik SurfaceSoft VolumeEmotional Design

Look 03 Soft Emergence final garment on model

LUMENÉ S/S 2027 — Stage 03 of Metamorphosis

Concept

Look 03 represents the delicate stage of emergence within the LUMENÉ collection. The silhouette reflects the body moving out of emotional confinement, with the soft pink skirt suggesting a chrysalis form beginning to open. The translucent tulle collar frames the upper body like a fragile layer being shed, while the structured copper jacket adds a feeling of protection and strength. Through contrast between softness and structure, this look expresses the transition from vulnerability to quiet confidence.

A soft sculptural look that captures the fragile moment of breaking through protection and moving towards emotional lightness.

Sketches, toile development, construction, and garment refinement.

Design Development

From sketch to constructed form

The look developed through sketching, toile experimentation, and several silhouette refinements. The original skirt shape was adjusted after the first development stage, as the designer wanted the lower form to read more clearly as a chrysalis-inspired shape. The final skirt became softer, fuller, and more sculptural, with an asymmetrical fall that gives the garment movement. The jacket sleeves were also refined into a curved, shaped form, adding volume while keeping the garment balanced. The sheer tulle collar was introduced as a symbolic layer, suggesting the moment of breaking and coming out from the cocoon.

Materials and Techniques

Surface, silhouette, and symbolism

01 Main garment

Structured cropped jacket, printed high-neck inner top, translucent tulle collar, and blush asymmetrical chrysalis skirt

02 Fabric direction

Lightweight sheer tulle, soft blush fabric for the skirt, printed textile surface for the inner top, and warm copper/brown textured fabric for the jacket

03 Surface technique

Batik-inspired printed and hand-drawn surface textures

04 Key technique

Draping, curved sleeve shaping, layered collar construction, and skirt silhouette refinement

05 Colour story

Soft blush pink, copper brown, burnt orange, deep green, red, and warm earthy tones

06 Symbolism

Chrysalis, emergence, protection, softness, emotional release, and transformation from darkness to light

Final Garment Views

Front, side, and back view

The final views show how silhouette, proportion, surface placement, and construction details work together as one resolved look.

Problems and Improvements

Construction as learning

During development, the main challenge was achieving the correct balance between the skirt volume and the jacket structure. The first skirt did not communicate the intended chrysalis shape strongly enough, so its proportion and drape were reconsidered. The sleeve shape also required improvement to feel more intentional and connected to the overall silhouette. Further refinement could focus on controlling the skirt's asymmetrical hem, improving the stability of the tulle collar, and ensuring the jacket sleeve keeps its curved structure while remaining comfortable to wear.

Outcome and Reflection

Final outcome

The final outcome communicates the collection's theme of emotional transformation in a clear and poetic way. The look combines softness, protection, and release through fabric contrast, colour, and silhouette. It shows how design decisions can evolve through problem-solving, especially when translating a symbolic idea into a wearable garment. This look helped strengthen the designer's understanding of proportion, fabric behaviour, and how sculptural details can carry emotional meaning within contemporary womenswear.

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