FABRICATIONS:

1. Sheer mesh / tulle / chiffon for the pin-dot and optical-dot looks. This is probably the most obvious commercial print vehicle in the group because the transparency lets the dots float over the body and distort with movement.

2. Structured woven / mikado / faille / compact poplin for the large-scale black-and-ivory dots. The Bach Mai side of the board is telling us the dot can be sculptural, not just printed on something drapey.

3. Textured jacquard or novelty woven for the houndstooth-plus-circle and 2D/3D illusion pieces. Those feel like places where the surface itself is part of the trick.

4. Stretch jersey or fine-gauge knit for smaller dots and optical placements where the body movement can stretch the print and make it more illusionistic.

5. Silk or satin-like wovens for the oversized dots and painterly illusion florals. Those big black/ivory circles want a smooth surface so the graphic stays crisp and luxe. Think silk twill, satin, mikado, or a polished synthetic equivalent.

The resulting direction uses scale, transparency, and graphic contrast to push a familiar polka dot into a more directional product story. Oversized and manipulated dots create visual impact, while simpler applications provide balance across the assortment and make the concept adaptable to multiple silhouettes and fabrications.

All boards are brand-referenced directional studies. Textile artwork and print development by Abi Post. Product and interior images are digital mockups used to demonstrate scale, color, and application.

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