Jessy Lewis

Illume

In Anaheras story a strong, powerful, muse is portrayed “strength in her heart and determination in her walk”. It made me think about all of the women throughout history, that have struggled and fought for their emancipation and power, and especially how this translated to the world of fashion.

“Power suits” came to mind a term created in the 80’s for women wanting to be taken seriously, strong, structured and bold, women were made to stand out in them. A blurred line was shown between women and men's attire showing this new androgynous look that was boundary pushing. Inspired by this, I wanted to take my Resene colour ‘Sunrise’ a “light early morning sweet Clementine orange” a feminine pastel and merge it with the structurally strong features of a ‘Power Suit’.

The structured button up off the shoulder collared bodice with oversized flowing sleeves and capped hems was inspired by the huge oversized blazers. This bodice is tucked into the very high waisted paper bag trousers that cascade down the leg to the up turned hems, finished with a fabric belt.

Like the Resene ‘Sunrise’, the person who wears this illuminates in any occasion with the strength and power they feel from within and reflect on the outside with illume.

Resene Whitecliffe Colour of Fashion clothing - 2018

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