An Out of Body Experience: SELENEE Debuts First Ever Breathing Couture Collection

Our hearts beat for high fashion on the New York Fashion Week runway and this season, some of the looks on display were physically beating right back. Luxury designer SELENEE displayed looks that not only elevated the pulses of the audience but were pulsing on the runway, bridging fashion and technology in an experience captivating all five senses. 

Hosted by Art Hearts Fashion at the Angel Orensanz Foundation, SELENEE’s “Pulse” collection showcased looks embedded with breathing elements. New York Fashion Week is all about pushing the envelope, and this collection proved that innovation in fashion is always a possibility. The pieces on display are made-to-order, allowing the everyday fashion lover to obtain a breathable garment themselves. 

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It’s not often that fashion physically comes to life on the runway. For MT Yang, Founder and Artistic Director or SELENEE, the collection was created aiming to mark “a new chapter in SELENEE’s journey of innovation and creativity,” she said. 

Each look was carefully constructed with sustainable materials and practices in mind. The daring collection was not only a nod to futuristic silhouettes, but the craftsmanship was elevated and impressive through the use of various fabrics, including fringe, leather and more. 

SELENEE aims to bring natural elements of the world to life through fashion. With a focus on exploring phenomena like equilibrium, imperfections and creativity, SELENEE garments prioritize thoughtfulness and embrace the essence of telling a story through clothing. The “Pulse” collection contributes to the brand’s mission of debunking the status quo and taking risks while creating looks meant to be worn and appreciated. 

“This collection represents a harmonious blend of art, fashion, and technology, inviting wearers to step into a world where clothing comes alive with pulsating energy,” said Yang. 

Technology plays a major role in everyday lives as well as major industries like fashion in the United States and beyond. Rather than scorning technology, SELENEE chose to embrace the future as a resource and a method to pave the way for innovation, resulting in a spectacle on the runway. In a highly saturated space like New York Fashion Week, SELENEE is defining the future of fashion. 

Photography by Arun Nevader ℅ Getty Images + Art Hearts Fashion unless otherwise stated.