by Team Ricamour | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before production begins, before pricing is finalised, before timelines are locked- there is sampling. In hand-embroidery, this usually begins as a physical swatch- often around A4 in size. It is where ideas meet reality. For designers working across fashion, art, and...
by Team Ricamour | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the theme for its 2026 exhibition: Costume Art. For decades, fashion’s acceptance within the art world came with conditions. It was welcomed when it behaved like sculpture- static, displayed on...
by Team Ricamour | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hand-embroidery, couture and a conversation in craftsmanship. We first heard from Catherine Martin in May with a request that made our entire studio sit up a little straighter: to recreate the archival Black Diamond costume from Moulin Rouge! The original look was...
by Team Ricamour | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Team Ricamour | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
India has always been a muse for global fashion. Couture houses and luxury designers have long turned to Indian craft for depth, texture and artistry. But beyond the celebrated techniques, there are design languages that remain quietly overlooked. Think textures,...
