Bangkok, Royal Palace - Thailand
Years after being commissioned by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand to create shoes from traditional Thai silk, Eugène Riconneaus returned to the Royal Palace in Bangkok to present a new expression of the same material: our silk from the sea.
A meeting between heritage and innovation, between ancestral craftsmanship and contemporary science. At ER Ocean Recherche, we believe that progress does not mean leaving tradition behind, but carrying its knowledge forward. Innovation should not replace craftsmanship, but grow from it, honour it and extend its possibilities. For the future to take shape, the wisdom of the past and the discoveries of tomorrow must move hand in hand.
This encounter also reflects a deeper conviction: the most meaningful transformations are never achieved alone. Beyond materials and technologies, our ambition is to build bridges between cultures, generations and disciplines, bringing together the knowledge of artisans, scientists, designers and communities. Because the future of industry should not be shaped by solitary breakthroughs, but by shared intelligence and collective endeavour — creating solutions not only for the world, but with those who inhabit it.