Ray Chu’s SS27 Fans Only Club sees botanical forms reinterpreted through twisting lines, delicate structures and unexpected proportions. The collection is inspired by Taiwan’s Sambucus flower, known locally as 冇骨消. Its delicate white blossoms gather in cloud-like clusters; fragile yet resilient, understated yet powerful; becoming a metaphor for the strength found through connection, community and identity. This results into a gender-fluid wardrobe of refined tailoring, translucent layers and body-conscious silhouettes. Precision meets fluidity as botanical forms are fragmented across original prints, clustered embellishment, subtle textures and controlled shimmer.
Selected looks are illuminated with Swarovski ReCreated™ Crystals, supported by Swarovski. SS27 also introduces a creative collaboration with Japanese artist MOMOJIRI WORKS, whose playful and distinctive approach to wearable art brings another dimension to the collection.
“The Sambucus flower does not need to be loud to be noticed. Each blossom is incredibly small, but when they bloom together, they create something strong and almost otherworldly. For me, that represents the quiet strength found in community, identity and the courage to grow in your own way.”
Images: Emanuele Moi
Images: Emanuele Moi