PL.24

Olea Vitae

Where the roots of elegance touch the crown of nature
Olea Vitae

This unique dress is fully inspired by the shape, texture, and symbolism of the olive tree — an ancient emblem of wisdom, life, and resilience.

The upper part, crafted from fine leather textured like olive bark, gently wraps the silhouette to olive leaves made from airy layers of fabric.

A visual enigma — from afar it appears as a living tree in motion, while up close it reveals perfect technical construction and meticulously chosen textures.

Paired with sandals in beige and golden tones, *Olea Vitae* embodies the fusion of earthly strength and refined form — ideal for runways, artistic editorials, and the elevated presentation of fashion avant-garde.

Three-quarter
Three-quarter
Back
Back
Footwear
Footwear
Bag
Bag
In situ
Technical sketch
Technical sketch
Motion study · AI animation
Technical sheet
Garment Name
OLEA VITAE
Garment Type
Couture botanical dress / Sculptural leaf gown
Concept
  • Olea Vitae is a couture interpretation of the olive tree — symbol of:
  • Endurance
  • Wisdom
  • Quiet strength
  • Timeless life force
The dress is designed to look
  • Like a living tree crown in motion
  • Yet be built with strict couture engineering
Silhouette
  • Mini couture dress
  • Fitted upper body
  • Sculpted waist
  • Explosive organic volume skirt
  • Light, floating leaf crown effect
Overall impression
  • Organic
  • Regal
  • Alive
  • Extremely refined
Fitted bodice
  • Fine leather or leather-effect fabric
  • Embossed / textured like olive bark
Structure
  • Clean princess seams
  • Internal light corsetry or power mesh
  • Invisible back zipper
Sleeves
Short, fitted, sculptural
Multi-layer couture volume
  • Base: soft tulle or organza
  • Top layers: hundreds of leaf-shaped appliqués
Each leaf
  • Cut from silk organza / silk tulle / fine chiffon
  • Hand-shaped
  • Slightly curved
  • Hand-attached
Density
  • Highest at waist
  • Gradually lighter toward hem
Bodice
  • Fine lambskin or vegan leather
  • Or embossed silk with leather finish
Skirt
  • Silk organza
  • Silk chiffon
  • Or ultra-light tulle
Leaves
  • Laser-cut or hand-cut
  • Double-layered for volume
Color Palette
  • Olive green
  • Moss green
  • Warm leaf green
  • Subtle tonal variations
Upper part
Darker bark tone
Skirt
Lighter, fresher greens
Upper
  • Structured
  • Stable
  • Sculptural
Lower
  • Extremely light
  • Air-reactive
  • Moves with every step
Weight & Balance
  • Bodice carries structure
  • Skirt carries visual volume but minimal weight
  • Overall comfort: high
Wearability
  • Easy walking
  • High mobility
  • Strong runway presence
Perfect for
  • Couture shows
  • Museum exhibitions
  • Editorials
Feasibility
  • 100% buildable
  • High handcraft labor
  • Medium-high complexity
  • No impossible techniques
Represents
  • Life tree archetype
  • Rooted elegance
  • Organic crown
Artistic Statement
  • Olea Vitae does not imitate a tree.
  • It becomes its living memory.