This conceptual womenswear collection explores female identity through transformation, liberation and rebellion. 

Rooted in themes of sexuality, freedom and religion, the project began as a creative response to Yorgos Lanthimos’ film Poor Things. The film’s protagonist is unbound by traditional norms, inspiring a narrative around a woman becoming self-defined physically, emotionally and spiritually. This served as a catalyst for my collection, sparking an exploration of restriction and freedom, femininity and the complex dynamics of power and control. 

As a designer, my work is a dialogue between my Irish heritage, my political beliefs, and the media that continuously shapes our understanding of femininity. I believe that my designs are not entirely mine; they are an accumulation of images, sounds, and ideas that I collect from the world around me, from the films that have influenced me to the music that pulls me. Through the materials I use, particularly leather, and my focus on structure and silhouette, I create pieces that embrace the tension between these two forces. Leather, a material often associated with toughness and rebellion, is juxtaposed with the delicacy of the female form, reflecting the complex nature of modern womanhood and presenting the possibility for movement within boundaries.