About Me
A moral dispute: 'The Problem of Evil' presented by Mireille Juliana
A gothic, unapologetic celebration of the imperfect feminine dawn’s designs questioning the viewer on crucial socio-cultural issues. It portrays a conversation which taps into the complex relationship between Fashion and Society which has created a dialogue within clothing throughout the ages.
Utilising my passion for the history of dress, particularly that of the 18th and 19th centuries, my collections weave a rich narrative through each design which questions philosophical and ethical ideals held by modern society and uproots their dubious past. These strong historical references, intricate detailing and hourglass silhouettes define my collections, and the use of high-quality, interesting fabrics is crucial to creating the quality and longevity of my work.
INSPIRATION
'Good’ = “That which is morally right” (Oxford Dictionary)
Throughout history the concept of ‘goodness’ has always been a vital part of society, but what makes you “morally right”? (Oxford). Even within a contemporary setting, the definition has a religious connotation. Public displays of feminine sexuality such as wearing a figure-hugging dress or the accidental appearance of period blood can be deemed as ‘bad’ due to the historical context of the condemnation of the Matriarchal Pagan faith by Christianity ever since their arrival hundreds of years ago.
Mental health also has an undue link to goodness. Women suffering Hysteria/Chlorosis were often subject to horrendous treatments based upon an umbrella misdiagnosis. There is evidence to suggest the misdiagnosis of women today, and a clear lack of support available for mental health issues. Historically, suicide victims were beheaded, staked and buried chained in unconsecrated ground beneath a crossroad. A lack of support is just as archaic as this practice and has no place in modern society.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Inspiration Exploration
Context Ideation
Silhouette Development
Material and Surface design
Technical Drawings
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Range Plan
DETAIL
Gothic Philosophy
Gothic has many differing definitions, but the definition of the 17th and 18th Centuries is my one true muse. They defined it as ‘not classical’ (Oxford Dictionary) which referred to the absence of Greek and Roman inspiration in architecture of the time. But extracting the meaning from the context in which it is meant I find true inspiration, and this is a philosophy I follow in all walks of life. Finding a new way of looking at an old problem, an alternate way to portray a message or even just exploring an issue that others have yet to think relevant can be seen as Gothic under this classification. Hence my work is both gothic in the modern, dark sense of the word but also under the neoclassical definition.
“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.” ― Edgar Allan Poe
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