269 | Cloudbloom
"From a distance, the flowers appeared entirely white. Only those who came closer discovered the fire at their hearts."
A piece inspired by the quiet elegance of palace gardens veiled in morning mist. Made from a vintage silk kimono, Cloudbloom pairs large white chrysanthemums with drifting cloud motifs, creating a textile that reveals itself slowly. From a distance, the silk appears soft and ethereal; a closer look uncovers vermilion hearts nestled within the blooms, glowing like lanterns beneath the clouds.
The silhouette is defined by a sculptural standing collar and curved front opening, finished with traditional frog closures and flowing organza ties. The result is architectural yet light, combining structured lines with the softness of moving silk.
SHELL
Vintage silk kimono fabric featuring large white chrysanthemums overlaid with cloud motifs.
LINING
Crisp, unbleached cotton, chosen for comfort against the skin while supporting the structure of the corset.
DETAILING
Sculptural standing collar, curved front and back opening, and traditional frog closures.
STRUCTURE
Precise 11-panel construction reinforced with synthetic whalebone; shaped with a soft pointed hem to elongate the torso.
LACING
Softly bouncing cream ribbon through reinforced gold-tone grommets.
SIZE
This piece is most at home on bodies sized S.
FROM THE CITY ARCHIVES
The Cloud Pavilion
Cloudbloom belongs to a secluded garden overlooking the river beyond the Conservatory of Quiet Things. White chrysanthemums bloom among drifting mist, their crimson centres hidden beneath layers of cloud and silk. The gardeners say the flowers were planted as a reminder that gentleness and strength were never opposites—and that the most remarkable things often reveal themselves slowly.