In celebration of our new Pearlized arrivals, this Color Perspective explores a quintessential feature of the shimmering collection: pearlescence. A term that describes surfaces with an iridescent glow, pearlescence captures that special luster of mother pearl.
The quality is almost ethereal, luminous, and vivid. When we picture the classic gemstone in our mind’s eye, we see that the hue of its outer sheen shifts with light - what may appear to be a soft pink becomes a pale blue, which then changes to a warm yellow. This delicate dynamism makes pearlescence distinctive, a property of otherworldly materials on earth.
It seems miraculous that such mysticism could be naturally occurring, but this is exactly what we find. Pearlescent matter appears throughout the natural environment. While mollusks produce pearl in the sea, morpho butterflies flit in the sky, and jewel beetles crawl on land.
The morpho butterfly, known for its vibrant blue color, retains its pearlescence from multi-layered nano-scales which reflect light. The jewel beetle, whose color ranges from bright green to saturated orange to electric blue, gets its pearlescence from armor that, similarly, interacts with light. Whether the scales of a butterfly or the surface of a pearl, these natural materials continue to enchant us with their luminescent beauty.
It's no wonder that designers across industries want to capture the magic of pearlescence. Iris Van Herpen, a Dutch fashion designer whose creations explores themes of nature and futurism, exemplifies such work.
Her Ammonite dress, made from pearl-coated, shell-shaped strips, shimmers pale cream, pink, and blue. Another masterpiece, worn by Van Herpen herself at an exhibition in Paris, glints with aquatic flare, evoking the changing color of the ocean as sun filters through its surface.
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Discover Ultrafabrics’ take on pearlescence by perusing our Pearlized offerings. Our new shades shimmer in gentle creams, pinks, and aquas, rounding out the collection perfectly.
604-2814 Navy Blazer (Coming soon)