'ORCHID BATH' photography by Lucia O’Connor-McCarthy
Hermione de Paula unveils 'Orchid Bath' — a poetic fusion of couture, conservation, and underwater fantasy. Known for ethereal botanical embroidery, the house enters a bold new era of storytelling where Nature becomes the Creative Director.
“We are entering a new era where the Creative Director is Nature,” says Hermione de Paula. “We’ve always embroidered love stories, but now we’re also telling the stories of endangered landscapes and seascapes — so they may still exist for future brides to fall in love with.”
Inspired by the rare, fragile beauty of wild orchids, 'Orchid Bath' blooms through the lens of an otherworldly underwater garden, photographed by artist Lucia O’Connor-McCarthy. Each gown features hand beaded 3D glass flowers grown over a year, and repurposed couture fabrics and beads — slow-grown like nature itself.
ART AND ECOLOGY
We honour both art and ecology — crafting not only garments, but a future that holds space for wonder, biodiversity, and storytelling rooted in care.
This season also launches the Hearts & Hands Project, a long-term creative and conservation initiative shaped in collaboration with biodiversity scientist Dr. Jennifer McGowan. Together, they are evolving the brand’s vision through transparent sourcing, environmental education, and storytelling that protects what it celebrates.
“The couture Hermione creates isn’t just handmade — it’s heart-made,” says Dr. McGowan. “This is about turning beauty into stewardship.” A dress as a garden. A stitch as a stand for nature. This is couture rewilded.
PERSONALISED HEIRLOOMS
Every stitch carries a story, every detail a memory — lovingly crafted to become your heirloom of tomorrow. What you wear should hold meaning — every piece here holds the heart of the hands who made it, just for you. Made with purpose, stitched with love.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Take a moment to feel the love and dedication woven into every piece you see and wear.
RUSH BRIDES SEEKING TREASURE
Collections created to inspire. Explore a fusion of couture and made-to-order— one-of-a-kind pieces. Embrace Hermione’s handcrafted wearable art. This piece won’t be remade — Seeking a rare find from our Runway Archive? Special pieces are now available for immediate purchase with free shipping or atelier pickup.
THE JOURNEY
From editorial to real brides, discover the art and beauty of Hermione de Paula's world.
