'The Tree is Your Spine': P. Andrade Explores Regeneration and Futurism in SS26
Brazilian labelP. Andrademade its historicParis Fashion Weekdebut with itsSpring/Summer 2026collection. Led by designersPedro AndradeandPaula Kim, the collection, titled 'The Tree is Your Spine,' deeply explored themes of regeneration, ancestry and futurism. The show was also a collaborative effort with Pernambuco-born artistSamuel de Sabóia, whose significant visual and conceptual contributions shaped the collection's spiritual and ecological narrative.
Drawing inspiration from Kundalini energy andStudio Ghibli's iconic film,Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, the collection evokes a symbolic connection between nature, technology and spirituality. Organic silhouettes and 'living' textiles reflected the cyclical rhythms of life, while digital codes embedded in smart fabrics offered a futuristic layer of transparency. Developed in collaboration with textile engineer Micheline Maia Teixeira of R-INOVE, these binary codes, visible under UV light and readable via QR, store blockchain data about the production chain — underscoring the brand's unwavering commitment to sustainability and traceability.
Traditional Brazilian lace was reinterpreted as a symbol of cultural identity, woven into utilitarian forms that mimicked the growth patterns of fungi and microorganisms. In partnership with scientist Ailton Pereira from AIPER, the brand also introduced biological dyeing techniques using native bacteria, replacing conventional pigments with non-toxic, regenerative processes. These were complemented by collaborations withOakley,Levi'sandPUMA, thus reinforcing the brand's ability to merge independent design with global industry expertise.
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