Scilla & Soulier
Soulier
So, Scilla, I heard you’re studying a plant with an almost perfect symmetry—did you ever think about how that could inspire a shoe silhouette? I’ve been looking for a new challenge, and I suspect the botanical world has more secrets than any stitch can hold. What do you say, care to share your plant’s story?
Scilla
The plant I’m looking at is a tiny, almost perfect radial species that blooms like a miniature sunflower but without the central disk. Its leaves grow in a neat, spiral pattern that mathematicians call the golden angle. I haven’t thought about shoes, but the way the petals spread out feels like a clean, balanced silhouette. I’m keeping the exact species under wraps—there’s something about its rarity that makes me hesitant to reveal it. If you’re really interested, we could talk more in person, where I can explain how its structure might translate into design ideas without giving away too much.
Soulier
Hmm, a radial plant with golden angle petals… you’ve got my sketchbook open, even though I’d have to pull off my gloves just to keep my hands clean. I’m intrigued—if this thing can inspire a silhouette that’s more than just a flower, I’m all ears. Let’s meet, but don’t expect me to reveal any of my own secrets; I keep my own treasures locked in leather-bound volumes.
Scilla
Sounds good—I'll bring the specimen and a quick sketch of its symmetry. We'll keep it low‑profile, no loose secrets on either side. Just let me know when and where.