Journal

The Physalia journal: notes on design philosophy, craftsmanship, materials, and the making of each Physalia collection — from the studio in Vancouver to the finished piece.

Physalia garment made by hand in the studio Craftsmanship

Who Made Your Clothes?

Why every Physalia piece has its own identity, and why the people who make our clothes should be known, if you want to know them.

Read the article → Physalia sculptural luxury womenswear dress designed in Vancouver Design Philosophy

Structure as Protection

How Physalia’s internal construction supports a silhouette rather than restraining it — structure that protects softness instead of removing it.

Read the article → Physalia small-batch luxury womenswear dress with sculptural silhouette Production Philosophy

Made to Order: Why Physalia Makes in Small Runs

Why Physalia makes in small runs, and what that decision about time changes in materials, construction, and craftsmanship.

Read the article → Physalia designer developing a luxury womenswear collection in Vancouver Craftsmanship

Between Two Places

Founder Manuel Juárez on how Physalia carries a Mexican tradition of making into a brand built in Vancouver.

Read the article → Physalia FASTIGIUM FW26 look backstage at Vancouver Fashion Week Events

Physalia at Vancouver Fashion Week FW26

FASTIGIUM, the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, on the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week — sculptural tailoring, silk, and lace.

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