Crystal-clear water, bright sand and lush tropical nature: Koh Rong off the coast of Cambodia is a place where colors, light and landscape create a truly unique atmosphere. For me as a fashion designer, the island became a special source of inspiration for the silk fashion of SIMONE BRUNS.
During our trip and photo shoot on Koh Rong, we captured exactly this feeling of life: freedom, naturalness and lightness. At the center are various Silk Styles, silk blouses, shorts and Morning Robes in the Bird Paradise Print – flowing designs that move with the body and the wind.
Koh Rong as inspiration for SIMONE BRUNS
The color palette of Koh Rong is extraordinary: turquoise and blue tones of the sea meet the intense green of the tropical vegetation and the warm light of the sun.
These natural contrasts create a special backdrop for the designs of SIMONE BRUNS. Expressive prints meet lightweight fabrics and feminine, relaxed silhouettes.
It is not about competing with the surroundings. Rather, the fashion should fit into them naturally – light, flowing and full of movement.
Bird Paradise – Silk Fashion Between Sea and Jungle
At the center of our shoot is the Bird Paradise Print by SIMONE BRUNS. The expressive design combines an exotic-looking imagery with the lightness of flowing silk.
On Koh Rong, we show the print on different Silk Styles, blouses, shorts and Morning Robes. This makes it visible how a characteristic pattern can be interpreted and combined across different silhouettes.
Especially against the tropical backdrop, Bird Paradise unfolds its special effect: colors, vegetation and movement enter into a natural connection with the print.
Flowing Silk for Warm Days
Silk is one of the characteristic materials of SIMONE BRUNS. Especially for lightweight summer fashion, I appreciate its flowing drape and the way the material changes with every movement.
During our shoot on Koh Rong, the wind therefore becomes part of the staging itself. The silk blouses and Morning Robes move freely, while the shorts and other Silk Styles create relaxed silhouettes for warm days.
This creates a form of luxury that does not feel heavy or formal, but natural and light.
Fashion that moves. Silk that flows. Luxury that feels light.
Fashion and the Art of Slowing Down
Koh Rong inspired us not only through its colors. The island also conveys a special sense of calm.
Barefoot on the beach, accompanied by the rhythm of the sea, perception changes. Space is created for new ideas, for details and for the question of what a garment really needs.
This reduction is also reflected in my work: high-quality materials, flowing cuts and expressive designs, which leave enough room for the personality of the woman who wears them.
A Homage to Freedom and Lightness
Our photo shoot on Koh Rong therefore tells not only of an extraordinary place. It tells of an attitude.
The silk fashion of SIMONE BRUNS combines feminine silhouettes with expressive prints and a relaxed elegance. The Bird Paradise Styles accompany you from the beach to a holiday day and on to a long evening by the sea.
For us, Koh Rong stands for freedom, naturalness and the beauty of carefree living – values we want to make visible with this shoot and our collection.
Let it flow – wherever you are.
Simone Bruns
Fashion Designer & Founder of SIMONE BRUNS
FAQ: SIMONE BRUNS, Koh Rong & Bird Paradise
Where was the SIMONE BRUNS Bird Paradise shoot photographed?
The shoot took place on Koh Rong, a tropical island off the coast of Cambodia. The beach, sea and tropical vegetation form the natural backdrop for the flowing silk styles.
What is Bird Paradise by SIMONE BRUNS?
Bird Paradise is an expressive print by SIMONE BRUNS, which is used on different designs in the collection. At the Koh Rong shoot, the pattern can be seen on silk blouses, shorts, Morning Robes and other Silk Styles, among others.
Why does SIMONE BRUNS use silk for summer fashion?
Silk is characterized by its flowing drape and fine surface. At SIMONE BRUNS, it is used for feminine, lightweight silhouettes that unfold particularly beautifully with the body and in motion.
How can the Bird Paradise Styles be combined?
Blouses, shorts and Morning Robes in the Bird Paradise Print can be worn as individual statement pieces or combined with each other. This creates both relaxed summer looks and expressive print ensembles.
What inspires Simone Bruns about Koh Rong?
Especially the natural colors, the tropical light, the sea and the calm of the island have inspired Simone Bruns. These impressions are reflected in the light, flowing and color-rich visual language of the shoot.
