Fall / Winter 2024
The River
In art and literature, as in life, the river’s influence on the history of civilisation remains omnipresent. Inspired by the river as a symbol of continuity and ceaseless transformation, the moonray autumn / winter collection, the river, celebrates this powerful entity and its deep impact on humanity.
The collection showcases diverse handcraft techniques, including hand-dyed fabrics, appliqué embroidery, and embellishments with pearls and crystals, inspired by the imagery of meandering rivers and glistening water droplets. Floral cut-out details and custom hand-illustrated prints evoke the lush landscapes of riverbanks, while clusters of technicolour glass beads capture the sunlight reflecting off the river’s surface. The collection features tailored corsets, voluminous skirts and dresses, and structured jackets and blazers with delicate needlework. Details include godets that create a fit-and-flare shape, hand-crafted pleats, bias cuts, and asymmetrical hemlines. With each piece, moonray celebrates craftsmanship and the blend of tradition and innovation, while also honouring the river’s serene and tumultuous energy, reflecting the profound connection between nature and our own personal journeys.
“No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” - Heraclitus