Diseño de vestidos de alta gala inspirados en tapices Salasakas aplicando la técnica de bordado Lunéville en colaboración con Edgar Rey

Abstract

Designer Edgar Rey specializes in creating high-end gala dresses, characterized using fine materials, meticulous finishes, and artisanal processes that position his personal brand as a local benchmark in premium fashion. His designs combine haute couture techniques with a contemporary vision, prioritizing the exclusivity, technical precision, and aesthetic sophistication demanded by today's market. The project is justified by the need to create high-end designs that respectfully integrate ancestral textile knowledge with contemporary haute couture techniques. In Ecuador, there is little connection between the cultural heritage of communities such as Salasaka and luxury fashion, which creates an opportunity to develop collections that engage in a dialogue between identity and culture. The use of Lunéville is proposed as a technical bridge capable of reinterpreting Salasaka iconography without falling into folklorization, strengthening the revaluation of the national textile heritage. Methodologically, the research is conducted using a qualitative approach, employing observation sheets, experimentation sheets, interviews, and a focus group. The results demonstrate the technical and aesthetic viability of Lunéville embroidery for transferring the symbolism of Salasaka tapestries to high-end textile surfaces, consolidating a proposal based on cultural, technical, and design criteria. Finally, the research culminates in a collection of high-end dresses that fuse Salasaka iconography with Lunéville embroidery, providing an innovative proposal that makes a significant contribution to Ecuadorian fashion by promoting designer fashion with cultural identity and international appeal.