From Sketch to Runway: The Making of a L’Mane Collection

There’s something magical about the journey of creation—how an idea, abstract and untamed, finds its way onto fabric, shaping itself into a piece of art. At L’Mane, each collection is not just about clothing; it’s about movement, emotion, and the story behind every stitch.

It all begins with a feeling—an instinct, a visual, sometimes just a fleeting thought that refuses to leave. Inspiration is everywhere: in the way light filters through an open window, in the brushstrokes of a forgotten painting, in the rhythm of a city street, or in the quiet solitude of nature. The moment I sense it, I know it will find its way into the fabric, into a silhouette, into something tangible.

The sketching process is where it all starts to take form. There is no rigid rule—only freedom, expression, and the fluidity of an idea coming to life. Sometimes, the lines are precise, structured, intentional. Other times, they are wild and organic, just like the thoughts they emerge from. I have never been drawn to perfection in design; I find beauty in asymmetry, in elements that feel spontaneous yet deeply connected.
Prints are at the heart of L’Mane. They are not merely patterns but expressions of art—custom-developed, unique to every collection. Each stroke, each texture carries the essence of the story I want to tell. It is never about following trends but about creating a visual language that speaks to the wearer on an emotional level. Colors are chosen intuitively; they are bold, unapologetic, yet harmonious. The prints dictate the mood of the collection, setting the tone for what is to come.

Then comes fabric selection—perhaps the most intimate part of the process. A design is only as powerful as the way it moves. I seek fabrics that are luxurious yet light, fluid yet structured, expressive yet wearable. I want the person wearing L’Mane to feel not just elegant but unrestricted, free to move, to breathe, to exist fully in the piece. There is an alchemy in choosing the right material—it must enhance the print, complement the silhouette, and most importantly, feel like an extension of the wearer.
From there, the pieces begin to take shape. The atelier is where imagination meets craftsmanship, where sketches transform into patterns, and fabric is sculpted into its final form. There is a rhythm to this process—layers being adjusted, pleats carefully placed, drapes perfected until they move exactly as I envisioned. There is a moment, always, when I see a garment on the mannequin for the first time, and I know—this is it. This is the moment where an idea fully materializes.

But no design is complete without movement. Fittings are not just about structure; they are about feeling. I watch how the fabric flows, how the garment interacts with the body, how it moves with the person wearing it. Adjustments are made, not just for perfection, but for soul—for that intangible feeling when a dress becomes more than just a dress. It becomes a statement, a story, an experience.

And then, finally, the moment arrives. The collection steps onto the runway, into the world. The lights, the energy, the anticipation—all of it comes together in a fleeting yet unforgettable instant. It is in that moment, when the fabric sways under the spotlight, when the prints come alive in motion, that I realize—this is why I do what I do.

Fashion, to me, has never been just about what we wear. It’s about how we feel when we wear it. It’s about telling a story that lingers long after the show is over. And as each collection finds its way from sketch to runway, I know that the journey of creation will always remain the most exhilarating part.
Because at L’Mane, fashion is not just clothing. It is emotion, movement, and art in its purest form.