Greener Hues explores innovative ways of creating colour and pattern by combining bacteria, algae, and botanical dyes. Inspired by miroscopic, macro photography and the growth of colour itself, the collection features vibrant hues and contemporary patterns created by layering these techniques in unexpected ways.
Traditional processes like screen printing and dyeing are merged with experimental methods such as the growth of pigment producing bacteria, to produce textiles that evolve and fade naturally over time. A key aspect of the collection is the concept of designing to fade. As natural dyes fade and shift at different rates, the patterns subtly change. Rather than resisting this process, Greener Hues embraces it, reflecting fashion’s desire for change while encouraging overdyeing, reprinting, and adaptation. This extends a textile’s life while offering a sense of evolution for the consumer.
All fabrics used are natural fibres, selected for their compatibility with these dyeing methods and their relevance to sustainable luxury fashion. Some pieces are made using fully traceable materials, including eucalyptus and aloe vera silk. Select samples feature pull thread embroidery, a technique that removes fibres to create delicate patterns. This method adds a lovely aesthetic, while requiring no added materials. It draws on traditional garment repair, transforming the idea of missing fibres into a celebrated design feature.
Overall, Greener Hues challenges conventional ideas of textile colour, showing that combining multiple sustainable methods can open up new possibilities for innovation, creativity, and environmental responsibility.
