HELIOT EMIL PRE-AW26: WHEN SOUND TAKES FORM

With “CYMATICS”, the Danish label explores the relationship between vibration, movement and form, translating an invisible force into a collection defined by experimental materials, sculptural silhouettes and technical construction.

For PRE-AW26, HELIOT EMIL turns its attention to something that cannot be seen but can be felt: sound. Titled “CYMATICS”, the new collection draws from the study of how sound vibrations interact with matter, creating patterns and structures that reveal the physical presence of an otherwise invisible force.

This concept becomes the creative thread running throughout the season. Ripples, frequencies and traces of movement are reinterpreted through the construction of garments, informing everything from surface treatments and textures to proportions and silhouettes. The result is a collection that balances the label’s industrial aesthetic with a more sculptural approach to design.

Fabric manipulation takes centre stage, with pleating, dimensional surfaces and architectural constructions giving the garments a sense of movement and energy. Technical pieces are developed alongside tailored looks, creating a dialogue between precision and experimentation while exploring how the body interacts with form.

PRE-AW26 also introduces a new collaboration with CYCORA, the Los Angeles-based material innovator known for transforming discarded textiles into regenerated fibres. Four exclusive HELIOT EMIL x CYCORA pieces are incorporated into the collection, extending the brand’s interest in material research while placing greater emphasis on circular approaches to design.

Among the season’s defining pieces are the VIBRAXIS tailoring programme, the hand-studded CELESTA series and the textured ATONAL fleece styles. Each brings a different interpretation of the collection’s central idea, using contrasting materials and techniques to express vibration, structure and movement.

With “CYMATICS”, HELIOT EMIL continues to push its technical and experimental vocabulary forward. Rather than simply referencing sound, the collection attempts to give it a physical form, turning frequency into texture, movement into silhouette and the invisible into something that can be worn.

Words:@annaamaso