Renowned /rə’nound/ (adj): known or talked about by many people; famous; iconic

RENOWNED is an eight-piece collection that represents performance, femininity, and the power that many women feel when they choose the reclaim their sexuality and self-expression. RENOWNED works to combine traditionally feminine attributes with feminism and success, combining the aesthetics of feminist icons, like Dolly Parton and Kacy Musgraves, with silhouettes that are “larger than life.”
Inspired by the reclamation of femininity as a source of power, the designer’s goal became to utilize performative materials in combination with tougher, more commonly used fabrics, like linen and recycled jersey knits, to embody the idea that femininity does not mean delicate. The large, flared silhouettes indicate the idea that a woman is allowed to, and should if she desires, take up space. The gold chains, utilized as fringe, create movement and performance in the pieces, while also maintaining durability and a tough, glamourous feel, and the star patches give nod to star-like images often used to represent performance, fame, and grandeur. 

The colors used for this collection are inspired by a recycled piece of tie dye, as well as softer, more feminine pastels. These pastels, when used in combination, are more representative of psychedelic aesthetics, as opposed to light femininity. The majority are also cool colors, as opposed to warm pinks and reds that is often displayed in feminine pieces. 

RENOWNED plays heavily on themes of Maximalism and performance, utilizing many colors, shapes, fabrics and silhouettes, representing the spectrum and feminism and power in many women throughout history. 

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