The SARAWONG Spring/Summer 2025 collection is inspired by the legendary tale “The Peach Blossom Spring” by Tao Yuanming, one of the masterpieces of ancient Chinese utopian literature. This collection explores the concept of an ideal paradise, reflecting on living in harmony with nature and among humans, away from conflict and material aspirations.
“The Peach Blossom Spring” tells the story of a fisherman who discovers an idyllic world, isolated from the turmoil of everyday life. In this tale, Tao Yuanming imagines a place where peace and self-sufficiency reign, and where the beauty of peach orchards represents serenity and harmony. Though this ideal world is a product of fantasy, it embodies a universal longing for a simple and perfect life.
Luxurious Fabrics and Techniques in the SARAWONG SS25 Collection
Sara Wong, the brand’s creative director, stated: “’The Peach Blossom Spring’ is the ideal realm that everyone seeks in their own life. I have always believed it represents a spirit of idealism and romance. With the SS25 collection, I aim to nourish the soul through nature, extending the vitality of the garments and opening the heart to spring, with determination towards discovering a personal and ideal paradise.”
The collection features four main floral motifs, each with a unique and profound meaning. The lotus flower, a symbol of purity and rebirth, is depicted in elegant prints and embroidery, evoking a sense of serenity and transcendent beauty. The myrtle flower, associated with peace and fertility, enhances the fabrics with delicate details and shades of light blue that reflect harmony and vitality. The peach blossoms, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, are incorporated into intricate and vibrant patterns, celebrating abundance and joy. Finally, the begonia, representing innocence and pure love, is celebrated through refined embroidery and soft textures, adding a touch of sweetness and romance to the collection.
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The fabrics used in the SARAWONG SS25 collection are carefully selected to reflect the lightness and naturalness of the theme. Acetate satin, with its sophisticated sheen, gives an elegant and fluid look to the silhouettes, while mulberry silk linen offers a unique combination of softness and breathability, ideal for spring and summer. Silk, with its richness and unparalleled texture, is used to create high-class garments that exude a sense of understated and refined luxury.
The Utopian Vision of SARAWONG’s Colour Palette and Silhouettes
The techniques employed are designed to enhance the quality and beauty of the materials. Raised jacquard adds a unique dimension and complexity to the fabrics, creating a three-dimensional effect that recalls the intricate details of flowers. The devoré technique, with its ability to create transparency and plays of light, adds an element of sophistication and modernity. Finally, structured pleating is used to impart movement and fluidity to the silhouettes, evoking the grace and elegance of blooming peach orchards.
The color palette of the collection, inspired by peach blossoms, includes delicate tones of pale pink, soft blue, and ivory white. These colors intertwine to create an atmosphere of freshness and simplicity, perfectly in tune with the utopia described in the tale. The fluid and harmonious silhouettes are designed to reflect the grace and simplicity of the ideal world described by Tao Yuanming, while the floral motifs and refined embroidery celebrate the beauty and elegance of this vision.
The SARAWONG SS25 collection invites you to experience firsthand the essence of “The Peach Blossom Spring,” offering a unique opportunity to explore the brand’s vision of an ideal world through fashion and to celebrate the harmony between man and nature.
