The Folded Sea by ArdAzAei is a poetic tribute to the ocean—its light, its fragility, and its hidden architecture. Through soft pastels, fluid silks, and sculptural pleats, the collection evokes the quiet beauty of coral reefs and the elemental femininity of water in motion.
Bioluminescence comes to life in a gown embroidered with 168 glowing petals and velvet anemones, requiring nearly 1,000 hours to complete. Another piece, encrusted with 33,000 Swarovski® crystals, reflects light like ripples at dawn.
The sea urchin, a symbol of balance and protection, is honored in hand-embroidered details made from over 40 materials—fish scales, vintage beads, pearl-embellished macramé. Silhouettes echo the symmetry of marine life, while visible corset boning references the urchin’s exoskeleton.
Every fold and shimmer tells a story of nature’s brilliance—quiet, intricate, and in need of protection.
