Technology continuously reshapes the way we interact with design, including fashion. While fashion often moves towards the artificial, distancing itself from natural influences, Arbres takes the opposite approach. By using artificial intelligence, the project explores how generative techniques can reconnect design with nature and reflect the intricacies of traditional weaving methods.

The research behind Arbres investigates the intersection of digital processes and organic forms. Generative design techniques allow for the creation of shawl patterns that evoke natural aesthetics—fluid, unpredictable, and complex—mirroring the organic structures found in nature. These patterns are not manually drawn but emerge from algorithmic processes, questioning the evolving role of human intuition in creative production. The project highlights the paradox of artificial tools being used to bring design closer to nature, blurring the boundary between technology and craft.

Beyond aesthetics, Arbres raises critical questions about the future of design: What is the role of human designers when AI can generate patterns beyond manual reproduction? How can digital tools honor traditional craftsmanship while expanding creative possibilities? These questions drive the project’s experimentation, challenging the idea of authorship in an era where machines collaborate in the creative process.

Arbres is available on New Tides, making these AI-generated designs accessible to a wider audience. The project serves as both a conceptual exploration and a tangible collection, demonstrating how technology and tradition can coexist in contemporary fashion.