Equilibrium, Moonray's spring-summer collection, draws inspiration from nature and blends ancient crafts and dyeing methods with contemporary design sensibility and sustainable fashion. The Mumbai-based luxury apparel brand's dedication to innovation in fashion aesthetics is highlighted by the three-dimensional floral bouquet features on the clothes, even though eco-friendly textiles and plant-based dyes are the range's highlights. The clothing was released on store shelves in mid-February.
According to Moonray's creative director, Karishma Swali, the collection was first developed in July 2023. This time, we were inspired by the beauty and balance of nature. She explains the title of the edit, saying, "We created concept boards, investigated moods, and experimented until we found a celebration of balance and harmony in design."
According to Karishma, equilibrium is based on age-old tie-and-dye methods like shibori, bandhani, and leheriya, which pay homage to customs from the past. She explains that the indigo, lac, and madder root are the sources of the dyes. She adds, "Our commitment to using organic fabrics further emphasizes our commitment to environmentally conscious practices. Examples of these fabrics include raw denim, hand-woven cottons, luxurious linens, and silks."
A global non-profit multistakeholder organization founded in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world's forests through timber certification, the Forest Stewardship Council has certified the fabrics in Moonray's edit. Handcrafted three-dimensional floral bouquets featuring gauzy crochet, crystal meshes, polished chrome balls, and cut-work detail adorn the fabrics. At the brand's Mumbai workshop, Moonray attributes the aesthetic appeal of the range to a team of experienced craft professionals and master artisans.
"Delicately created micro crochet petals are paired with organza thorns in each micro bouquet. Furthermore, a modest or enormous silhouette is complemented by polished chrome balls, semi-covered in ultra-matte crochet, and crystal meshes. We enjoy how opposing values interact. According to Karishma, "We wanted to show how complementary values coexist and how, in fact, complementary values together can create the whole." Furthermore, since the tiny flower arrangements are essentially brooches, they are simple to take off before every wash. /BGNES