This collection explores female identity, autonomy and the complexities of femininity through a contemporary, matriarchal lens. Challenging patriarchal ideals of beauty, power and bodily ownership, it contrasts fluid draping and delicate detailing with structured tailoring. Inspired by historical figures such as Joan of Arc, the collection presents vulnerability as strength, reimagining the female body as a site of liberation, self-expression and ownership.
Demoiselle represents a sense of innocence, potential and undiscovered strength. This design explores the beauty of becoming, capturing a woman’s journey towards discovering her own power. Crafted from reclaimed upholstery fabric sourced from The Nest and finished with hand-painted details, the look celebrates individuality, reinvention and the beauty of giving existing materials new life.
Look Two: The Hellerune
Drawing inspiration from the dark, enigmatic world of medieval mythology, architecture and armour. Reimagining the protective hip plate armour worn by medieval knights, this look explores the balance between strength, protection and femininity. Crafted from reclaimed upholstery fabric sourced from The Nest and a skirt made from reclaimed bridal gowns, the design blurs the boundaries between romance, armour and darkness, creating a powerful and otherworldly aesthetic.
Look Three: The Marchioness
The Marchioness represents a noblewoman who commands her own rank and power, standing as a protector of the kingdom’s most vulnerable regions. Drawing inspiration from the strength and authority of medieval nobility, this look combines structured corsetry with the delicate intricacy of layered silk slashing, creating a balance between protection and femininity. The hand-drafted corset bodice and chain pants incorporate deconstructed details that evoke the aftermath of battle, reflecting a woman who carries both the elegance of her status and the strength of a warrior.
Look Four: The Imperatrix
The Imperatrix, a woman who commands and rules in her own right, this silhouette represents the final stage of a woman’s journey into power, confidence and self-acceptance. Inspired by the grandeur of Gothic architecture, sculptural elements create a commanding silhouette that reflects her strength and authority. The draped skirt, which exposes the hip, symbolises her willingness to reveal her inner self, embracing vulnerability not as a weakness but as a sign of strength. Having ascended into her own power, she no longer needs to conceal who she is, finding confidence and freedom in the knowledge that she is secure in her environment and unapologetically herself.
Jasmine Hopper
Jasmine Hopper is an emerging designer who’s work exists at the intersection of storytelling and high fashion. Her visual language is defined by tactile fabric manipulation and boundary pushing silhouette shapes.
