THE PURPLE DRAGON

AUGUST 28TH 2025

THE PURPLE DRAGON

In Mongolian tradition, the dragon has long been a revered emblem. It symbolized strength, protection, and the eternal sky: appearing on the robes of nobility, woven into ceremonial cloths, painted across vases, and carved into treasured objects. Wherever it was shown, the dragon carried both meaning and authority.

 

For our AW25 collection, we set out to honor this legacy through our own craft. Inspired by these historic depictions, our in-house team developed a dragon motif and translated it into full-surface, two-tone embroidery. The dense stitching creates depth and rhythm, echoing the movement of the original forms while giving the fabric a powerful presence.

THE DERBIN SHIRT

The outcome is the Derbin Shirt Purple Dragon, based on our beloved Gusto Shirt. Oversized in cut, with a regular collar, straight hemline, side slits, and a pleat at the back, it allows the embroidery to unfold across the garment. A piece that unites cultural symbolism, dedicated craft, and a considered fit.