Orient Express
Damask Pattern & Woven Story
For Drôle de Monsieur FW 2023
For this collection, I immersed myself in the refined and timeless universe of the legendary Orient Express—a symbol of elegance, travel, and vintage luxury. After extensive research into the train’s history, interiors, upholstery, and seating patterns, I proposed to the brand the idea of developing a damask-inspired motif echoing the iconic seating fabrics.
This pattern is a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional woven textiles—a graphic damask, designed to convey the soft comfort and ornamental richness of the train’s historic carriages.
As a subtle tribute to the brand’s identity, I integrated its emblematic element: the grape cluster. This ornamental detail is woven into the design, acting as a symbolic brand signature within the composition.
The brand was so enthusiastic about the final design that it became a central element of the collection’s universe. Beyond being applied to garments, the motif was transformed into a custom carpet used as part of the collection's photoshoot set design. It now also lives on as a permanent decorative feature on the boutique's walls.
