RAPPAZ SS25 COLLECTION, « HYBRIDATION »

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RAPPAZ’s new collection continues the narrative of “Temps des Rêves,” her collection showcased at the International Fashion Festival in Hyères in 2021. Inspired by photographic archives from urban explorations, which the designer refers to as "urbex memories," this collection symbolizes the intersection of Humanity, Nature, and Time. Evoking abandoned spaces, it explores the concept of value and beauty through a visual immersion in a post-apocalyptic universe. Nature reclaims its dominance, blending with the remnants of humanity, creating a hybrid landscape from which the collection draws its name, “Hybridation.”

From simple human-made forms to the organic complexity of Nature’s creations, this collection reads as a continuous evolution. The pieces, marked by the passage of time, remind us that timelessness is a relative concept and that each object can regain new meaning in the eyes of those who know how to look at it. RAPPAZ showcases her craftsmanship through artisanal dyes, shell embroideries, patchwork, floral prints, and a wide array of traditional techniques, reflecting a profound creative exploration.

Adeline Rappaz’s collections are built through an extensive creative research process. Using iconic imagery, she envisions numerous pieces before translating her final selection into molds, 3D models, or Photoshop collages. Finally, the couture pieces are produced in her Paris-based atelier, while the ready-to-wear line is manufactured in a European factory to minimize carbon footprint. In her commitment to resource preservation, materials are sourced responsibly from thrift shops and through Nona Source.

The collection consists of seventeen looks, including four couture looks and thirteen ready-to-wear looks. It was designed to offer a complete wardrobe, featuring interchangeable sets and more structured statement pieces. The two main techniques, patchwork and natural dyeing, result in unique creations resembling paintings. One of the standout pieces, a dress woven from feathers and upcycled threads, further embodies this fusion between Couture and Nature.

The accessories in this collection, crafted from forgotten objects, visually intertwine vegetation with wear, adding an organic and mysterious dimension. They invite a deeper exploration of a perpetually evolving universe. Through “Hybridation,” Adeline Rappaz presents a reflection on the relationship between Humanity, Nature, and Time, revealing a raw beauty born from a world where the ruins of the past merge with regenerated nature.

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RAPPAZ, the eponymous brand founded in 2024 by Adeline Rappaz, offers eco-conscious women’s ready- to-wear with a focus on upcycling discarded materials such as jeans, tablecloths, and buttons. Inspired by her ecological commitment, the brand emphasizes time in the creative process, whether through textile research or the natural aging of pieces, while using environmentally friendly practices such as plant-based dyeing. Her debut collection won both the Public and City Awards at the Hyères Festival in 2021.