Journal | No. 10
washed sand
fall /winter 27/28 update
the beauty of what remains. weathered surfaces. shifting landscapes. nature, quietly rewriting the rules.
a softer approach to winter. shades of washed sand, chalk, limestone & weathered grey. colors borrowed from landscapes shaped by wind, water & time. neither warm nor cool. somewhere between the permanence of stone & the fleeting nature of sand.
as climate patterns become increasingly unpredictable, the traditional language of seasonal dressing begins to shift. winter whites move beyond the familiar. protective layers become lighter, more adaptable. the contrast between delicate embellishment & substantial texture creates a new kind of balance. sculptural knitwear, intricate surface treatments, sheer layers & cocooning silhouettes.
nature remains both the inspiration & the conversation. erosion, mineral deposits, sediment & the irregular beauty of natural formations. translated into tactile surfaces, dimensional patterns & materials that appear worn, washed or shaped by the elements.
a little raw. a little refined. somewhere between a windswept coastline, an artist's studio & a winter wardrobe that no longer follows the calendar.
less about the season. more about the environment.
fashion
CHANEL — Fall/Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture — Natural ecru, ivory & earthy neutrals. Countryside influences, textured tweeds & relaxed silhouettes inspired by nature.
Akris — Fall 2026 — Collaboration with textile artist Olga de Amaral. Layered knits, fragmented jacquards & sculptural textile constructions.
WGSN — Geo-logic, FW26/27 — Climate challenges, unpredictable weather & the blurring of traditional seasonal boundaries. Adaptable wardrobes designed for changing conditions.
art & culture
States of Erosion: Reshaping and Reclaiming — IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts — Contemporary Indigenous artists exploring erosion, environmental change, land loss & material transformation. August 2026–January 2027.
Crochet Coral Reef — MIT Museum — Margaret & Christine Wertheim's collaborative textile project connecting intricate organic forms, mathematical structures & the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Changing Landscapes — Denver Museum of Nature & Science — An exploration of erosion, flooding, drought & rising sea levels through threatened cultural landscapes.
additional cultural research
Are We Entering a Climate-Adaptive Fashion Era? — Canvas8, October 2026 — Research examining how extreme weather is changing clothing choices, material innovation & consumer expectations.
The State of Fashion 2025 — McKinsey & Business of Fashion — Research on unpredictable seasonality, temperature fluctuations & their effects on fashion demand and inventory planning.