Pollution: A Powerful Manifesto of Elegance and Environmental Awareness
Environmental destruction and climate change are defining issues of the 21st century. Denial of these global crises poses a profound threat to humanity and the planet alike. With his Pollution collection, designer Moulham Obid concludes his visionary trilogy – a journey that began with Phi (2017), a tribute to the golden ratio and the pursuit of ideal proportions, and continued with Gaia (2019), an homage to the organic beauty of nature’s silhouettes and colors.
“We hold the power to change the world.”
This belief is at the heart of Pollution, a bold and evocative fashion statement. A model dons a beige moulage-scale dress – drenched in black paint – to symbolically expose humanity’s environmental transgressions. Through this act, Obid transforms fashion into protest.
His latest collection celebrates strong, independent women – those who embody timeless elegance, individuality, and an appreciation for intricate craftsmanship.
From Haute Couture to Sustainable Artistry
Pollution showcases the full spectrum of Moulham Obid’s creative mastery. Deep black, dramatic evening gowns with opulent tulle skirts meet striking floral plastic corsages. Layer upon layer of hand-applied tulle forms textured, sculptural bodices. Slim, pleated gabardine trousers in black are paired with a lilac silk duchesse bustier, whose puffed sleeves taper gracefully to the wrist. One standout look features an asymmetrical one-shoulder top adorned with swirling, ice-blue tulle—fused into leggings for a seamless silhouette.
The collection also presents softer, flattering knitwear: a V-neck sweater in blue silk-cashmere with flowing, embroidered lines along the arms and shoulders; a dark grey cashmere-viscose dress layered beneath a floor-length nude silk organza overlay. A vibrant yellow cashmere tunic with snug cuffs and deep raglan sleeves is anchored by a matte black leather train, fastened at the shoulders and waist.
Eco-conscious choices shine throughout the collection: oversized vegan leather leaves form tops paired with beige Marlene trousers in organic cotton.
A Tribute to Classic Form, Reimagined
Among the standout pieces is a tailored, ankle-length coat in dark navy wool with cashmere, accented by a delicate pale purple tulle stole. At the heart of the collection lies an extraordinary bridal ensemble: a Victorian-inspired silhouette composed of a voluminous white tulle skirt, a long-sleeved tulle blouse with cuffed buttons, and a floral-adorned white plastic bodice.
Fashion with a Future
With Pollution, Moulham Obid delivers more than fashion – he delivers a message. A call for environmental consciousness wrapped in the language of high fashion. He works predominantly with natural fibres and recyclable materials, including fine tulle, pure silk, cashmere, and certified organic cotton in satin and twill weaves.
The designs are inspired by natural forms and structures: honeycombs, coral, insect wings, leaf patterns, and cellular textures. Petal-like tulle creations, gathered pleats, and sculptural layers are all crafted by hand, giving the garments their distinctive silhouettes and textures.
Pollution is not just a fashion collection – it’s a statement, a tribute, and a vision for a more sustainable future.
Photography: Susanne Spiel, Model: Elisa Blaim/addictedtomodels, Hair and Make-Up: Serli & Harout Oglian
