Bird of Paradise SS 2016
a fresh outlook LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS, BREEZY SATINS, BEACH-INSPIRED IMPRESSIONS
printed pineapple coverup in papaya cotton style # 1104
stylized feather braided back dress style #1203
painted dragonfly satin robe with falling petals slip dress style # 1604
“"True art is evidence of happiness
maxi wrap skirt printed pineapple style #1303
contentment and purity of its authors".� Mahatma Gandhi
dragonfly dreams block print
painted dragonfly coverup style # 1104
printed pineapple twist back dress style # 1206
stylized feather maxi kimono wrap style # 1205
Santhosh, artisan block printer
mosaic crop top style # 1102
A Celebration of Color
ARTFUL, TRADITIONAL, & ETHICAL
painted dragonfly crop with high-waisted shorts style # 1102 & 1104
hand-embroidered clutch handpainted dragonflies coverup style # 1104
crop mosaic high-waisted trousers style # 1102 & 1402
braided tank high-waisted shorts style # 1103 & 1401
bird of paradise slip dress style # 1202
empowering women through fashion
Symbology collaborates with women artists the world over to design handcrafted, inspired pieces. We combine ancient textile arts with fashion forward designs to create our Bird of Paradise collection, featuring hand printed kimono dresses, lightweight cotton tops and satin robes. Handmade arts provide a lens into our shared humanity. Through design, each collection empowers artisans, celebrates art and connects women worldwide.
#handmadeishuman
#youarewhatyouwear
#FashRev
each piece,
HANDCRAFTED BY WOMEN the world over
Raniben // applique artist INDIA
Rahaf // embroidery artist WEST BANK
Marissa // symbology designer & ceo
Major thanks to all our collaborators! Photos // Jenn Hall of JHall Photography Hair // Morgan Doody Makeup // Tara Sall Models // Rae Helms, Lauren Derbyshire, Rachel Hart & Rachael Apple Calhoun Layout // Amelia Clark & Amanda Bennett
bird of paradise kimono maxi wrap dress style # 1205
"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit".� Ralph Waldo Emerson
falling petals high-waisted skirt style # 1301
dragonfly dreams crop top style # 1102
bird of paradise block print
bird of paradise twist back dress style # 1206
falling petals tunic style # 1101
printed pineapple trapeze dress style # 1201
stylized feather midi skirt style # 1302
stylized feather midi kimono wrap style # 1204
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Photos by Jenn Hall of JHall Photography
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