My project, Fortified Florals, acts as a response to the social and political threats to women's rights that have continued to increase throughout the years. 

I reworked florals – traditionally very feminine motifs – into a collection of samples for fashion that act as armour and protection, whilst continuing to embrace femininity rather that hiding from it. I explored this narrative through colour, motif development and materials. My project features moody, inky florals and muted, muddy tones on a range of fabrics. I included flowy chiffon and silky satin as and embrace and nod to femininity. As well as this, I "infected" typically male textiles, such as denim, leather and camo print with my florals, reclaiming these as our own, like what men in power are attempting to do with our rights.

I intend to continue my design career, finding a role in commercial fashion, as I am inspired by the ideas of friends, family and strangers falling in love and connecting with my designs. I intend to do this working within a textile studio or in-house with a fashion brand.