(30days Pre-Order) Contemporary Pateh Ensemble
This ready-to-wear women's ensemble comprises a fitted sleeveless dress, a matching jacket, and a decorative belt. It is crafted from vibrant and uniquely patterned Southern Thai batik fabric.
The inner dress is elegantly designed to accentuate the wearer's figure, with a belt at the waist to create a flattering silhouette, echoing the style of the Thai Dusit costume, but reinterpreted with a contemporary collar. The accompanying jacket adds depth to the outfit, offering versatility as it can be removed or styled differently for various occasions.
The neckline, collar, sleeves, and decorative belt are meticulously finished with striped piping, highlighting the garment's structure and adding a refined touch. The yellow flower on the collar, inspired by the Queen Sirikit Rose, serves as a focal point, symbolizing grace and Her Majesty's benevolent patronage of Thai textiles.
The design prioritizes efficient fabric utilization. Scraps from the garment's production are repurposed into shoes, accessories, and decorative butterflies for the skirt, thereby minimizing waste and enhancing the fabric's value. Collaboration with skilled artisans in each field further ensures the creation of diverse and high-quality products.
Product Type
Ready-to-Wear / Apparel
Contemporary Ready-to-Wear Women's Apparel
Design Concept and Inspiration
This collection draws inspiration from the Thai Royal Attire and the sartorial brilliance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, who played a pivotal role in conserving, promoting, and showcasing the beauty of Thai textiles to a global audience.
The sleeveless inner dress silhouette and the waist-cinching belt are inspired by the Thai Dusit costume, known for its understated elegance, sophistication, and suitability for contemporary occasions. The lines have been refined to be sharp and practical for daily wear, with the addition of a jacket offering styling options and a modern touch to the ensemble.
Southern Thai batik fabric is chosen as the primary material to convey the vibrant colors, liveliness, and unique identity of Thai handicrafts. The fabric patterns are meticulously arranged to ensure continuity and maximize the use of the textile. Leftover materials from the production process are repurposed into shoes, accessories, and decorative butterflies for the skirt, reflecting a sustainable design approach that minimizes waste and adds value to the materials.
The collection thus represents a fusion of Thai sartorial heritage, the beauty of batik, contemporary design, sustainability principles, and artisanal collaboration, resulting in a unique, elegant, and practical attire suitable for modern contexts.
