Designers, like us, understand the importance of a good archive. It’s where past work sparks new ideas- revisiting embroidery techniques that once challenged us, materials that surprised us or stories that shaped how we design and create today.
At Ricamour Embroideries, every collaboration leaves us with something to learn. A new technique mastered. A problem solved in unexpected ways. And a perspective we hadn’t seen before.
Here’s a look back at a few of those moments- if you’re a designer, they might just spark an idea or two for what’s possible with texture, technique or storytelling.
Moschino MET Gala’21: In Full Bloom
Hand-made flowers. Not just the couture motifs kind. The showpiece kind.
For Moschino’s 2021 MET Gala look, we embroidered thousands of 3D flowers in varying colours. Each crafted with glass beads and fine metal wires- each petal stitched to hold its curve.
It was one of those time-intensive embroidery techniques where patience is the only tool that matters.
And the result? A dress that didn’t just wear flowers- it grew them.
Nicolas Jebran for Cannes’22: Floral Chaos
This project was all about controlled excess. One of our all-time glam favourites.
Every flower was made with a different embroidery technique. Layers of sequins, beads, crystals, raffia and craftsmanship created an unforgettable couture look.
An ombré that blended gold to nude- achieved not through dye but through technique and texture.
It took multiple embroidery languages speaking in one voice. Challenging? Absolutely. And that’s what made it exciting.
The Rodnik Band: When Pop Art Sparkled
How do you translate art into embroidery- and carry its satirical spirit?
We crafted wearable pop art with sequins and beads. Embroidered in a way to create texture and depth- so what looked graphic from afar felt 3-dimensional and irreverent up close.
As Philip Colbert says, “The industry takes itself too seriously. It risks missing the creative spirit.” We took his advice, and had fun while making this- to make art and fashion meet halfway.
Richard Quinn SS’20: Couture Extravagance
An ode to the 80s- grand, fantastical and glitzy.
We beaded oversized floral motifs with sequins and crystals- a graded effect to give them a lifelike gleam.
Layered embellishments celebrated the theatricality of couture. Every stitch was designed to spark joy- for the ones who wear it and the ones who make it.
Roger Vivier: A Blink of Bloom
What if flowers could glitch like screens?
That thought became an embroidery- soft, surreal and slipping just out of focus. Micro beads and bugles stitched on textured velvet to mimic motion- like petals caught in a blur of light. Everything slightly out of focus.
Because sometimes, beauty lies in what you nearly see.
Dolce & Gabbana SS’22: 2000s, Reimagined
This one was nostalgia, reborn in thread.
Massive Florals, high-gloss jacquards, all-over-sequins that felt unapologetically glamorous. Every element was designed to be exaggerated and fun- in the best way. Luxury couture, with attitude.
Looking back, these pieces remind us that it’s more than just embroidery. It’s a conversation, between design and craftsmanship; imagination and discipline.
And that’s the beauty of archives. They don’t just store what you’ve made. They remind you of what’s possible.
For designers and artists looking for inspiration, archives are more than records- they’re a playground for embroidery, textures and creative storytelling.
About Ricamour Embroideries:
Ricamour Embroideries is a hand-embroidery and design studio based in Mumbai. We work with design houses and ateliers around the world, reimagining embroidery for fashion, interiors and art.
Curious about our journey? Read the story behind Ricamour here.
To explore new ideas or custom embroideries, email us at info@ricamour.com or message us on WhatsApp.
