PL.28

Velithrea

Whispers of wings, echoes of the unseen
Velithrea

*Velithrea* is a high-concept gown that merges fairytale elegance with the anatomy of a dragonfly. The bodice is sculpted from soft moss-green lace, embracing the form with an organic silhouette that channels the quiet strength of forest life.

From the shoulders, translucent purple drapes extend like spectral wings — weightless and ephemeral, moving with the air like the soft beat of unseen creatures. These elements blur the boundary between fabric and flight, casting a subtle enchantment with every step.

The lower half unfolds in a cascade of overlapping panels, inspired by the structure of dragonfly wings. Each layer mimics the fine veining and semi-transparent texture of nature's most delicate architecture, flowing with anatomical precision yet otherworldly grace.

*Velithrea* is not merely worn — it emerges. A creature of wind and wonder, suspended between the earthly and the ethereal, where motion becomes ritual and beauty takes flight.

Three-quarter
Three-quarter
Back
Back
Footwear
Footwear
Bag
Bag
In situ
Technical sketch
Technical sketch
Motion study · AI animation
Technical sheet
Garment Name
VELITHREA
Garment Type
Couture fantasy gown / Winged layered organza dress
Velithrea is inspired by
  • Dragonfly wings
  • Forest spirits
  • Air, light, and movement
The gown is designed to feel
  • Alive
  • Weightless
  • Between creature and garment
  • It is a dress that moves like a being, not like an object.
Silhouette
  • Fitted, sculpted bodice
  • Long sleeves
  • Soft A-line / flared lower half
  • Multi-layer cascading skirt
  • Integrated wing-like shoulder drapes
Overall impression
  • Ethereal
  • Light
  • Organic
  • Flowing
Base structure
  • Fine lace or silk base fabric
  • Moss green tone
  • Internal soft corsetry or power mesh
Fit
  • Close to body
  • Clean seam architecture
  • Invisible back zipper
Sleeves
  • Long, fitted sleeves
  • Same fabric as bodice
  • Semi-transparent or light lace
Material
  • Silk chiffon / silk organza
  • Translucent purple
Construction
  • Attached at shoulder seam
  • Free-floating
  • No rigid structure
  • Designed to move with air
Multi-layer panel system
  • Each panel shaped like stylized wing
  • Laser-cut or hand-cut
Materials
Silk organza / chiffon / fine tulle
Panel structure
  • Overlapping
  • Gradually increasing length toward back
  • Front shorter, back longer
Each panel
  • Hand-finished edges
  • Subtle vein embroidery or fine painted lines
Bodice
Silk lace / fine lace / silk tulle base
Wings & panels
  • Silk organza
  • Silk chiffon
Inner structure
  • Power mesh
  • Light couture lining
Bodice
Moss green
Gradient
Green → gold → warm amber
Wings
Translucent violet / purple
Vein lines
  • Fine embroidery
  • Or metallic silk thread
  • Or ultra-fine paint application
Upper
Soft but stable
Lower
  • Extremely light
  • Highly reactive to movement
Wings
  • Float
  • Trail
  • Catch air
Weight & Balance
  • Visual volume: high
  • Actual weight: light
  • Center of gravity: bodice
  • Excellent movement dynamics
Designed for
  • Slow runway walking
  • Editorial
  • Museum exhibition
Walking comfort
  • High
  • No rigid parts
Feasibility
  • 100% realizable
  • High couture handwork
  • Labor intensive
  • No impossible technology
Represents
  • Air element
  • Transformation
  • Lightness
  • Between-world creature
Artistic Statement
  • Velithrea is not worn.
  • It takes flight around the body.