273 | Tideblossom
"Each spring, when the tide rose high enough to kiss the greenhouse steps, tiny blossoms appeared among the reeds. No gardener claimed them. The City simply called them tideblossoms."
Tideblossom is made from an East Asian brocade in the palest shade of sea-glass blue, woven with scattered florals and glints of gold thread. The silhouette is defined by a sculptural standing collar that opens into a dramatic teardrop-shaped keyhole at both the front and back, framing the body with soft architectural lines. Finished with flowing organza ties and delicate tassels, the piece balances structure and movement, feeling at once regal and weightless.
SHELL
Pale blue brocade woven with gold metallic thread, floral motifs, and traditional medallion patterns. The textile's subtle lustre shifts with the light, revealing new details from every angle.
LINING
Vintage upholstery fabric in a complementary shade of green.
DETAILING
High standing collar, decorative frog closures, ivory trim, and front- and back tassels. Finished with flowing sea-glass organza ties that soften the architectural silhouette.
STRUCTURE
12-panel construction with internal boning for a smooth, sculpted silhouette.
LACING
Side entry through gold-tone grommets.
SIZE
This piece is most at home on bodies sized S.
FROM THE CITY ARCHIVES
The Tide Gardens
The Tide Gardens sit at the edge of the harbor, where seawater floods the paths with each rising tide. Delicate flowers bloom among the reeds and salt-worn stones, opening only for a few brief hours before retreating again. No one remembers who first planted them. Yet season after season, the gardens return—untended, unchanged, and impossibly beautiful.