For this collection, which I made during covid, I wanted to return to the source of inspiration and escapism that first inspired me to go into fashion: Fairy Tales. As a child I was obsessed with the big frilly princess gowns from my storybooks and started designing my own. I looked back on these designs and used this collection to analyze my aesthetic’s origins, how it has both changed and remained the same. Each look represents a different, classic, fairytale archetype: the Jester, the Wicked Witch, the Knight in Shining Armor, the Fairy Godmother, the King and Evil Queen, Prince Charming, and of course Princess.
My own hand knit version of a Jester hat with a black denim skirt, half pant and stretch top with heart cut out
hand shaped back pockets ;)
pointed hood referencing a witch hat
Mesh dress with side slit under cloak
Hand knit sweater with stretch sequin pant and gloves
silk satin bias draped gown with heat transfer vinyl fairies- jacquard jacket with handmade fringe/feathers down arms to look like wings
Black canvas pant with white cotton shirting side panel and matching top
bedazzled heart cutouts with handmade bottle cap sequins, googly eyes and rhinestones
black ribbed knit dress with heart cutouts over breasts- neon hearts inside of cutouts
purple vinyl bow on faux leather grommet belt I made
Jacket made with a metallic denim, gold piping and a metallic jersey skirt
Pink corduroy corset with handsewn lace up embellishment
Pink vinyl bow attached to a faux leather grommet belt I made