Paris, France
WWD by Rhonda Richford
Paris, France - April 6th, 2026
Eugène Riconneaus Unveils Seaweed Fiber Couture Dress
In April 2026, ER Ocean Recherche was once again featured in WWD, highlighting a new milestone in our journey: the unveiling of SeiFibre™ at ChangeNOW, beneath the iconic glass dome of the Grand Palais.
Through Eugène Riconneaus’ Ocean Apocalypse couture creation, the article explores how our marine-based textile innovation is moving beyond the laboratory towards industrial-scale production. From silk-like fabrics to everyday knitwear, SeiFibre™ demonstrates how scientific research, design and industrial collaboration can come together to create desirable, scalable alternatives for the textile industry.
One year after WWD first introduced our vision, this new feature marks its transformation into tangible reality — bringing designers back to the heart of material innovation and bridging the gap between creativity and industry.