BLASPHEMOUS BODIES
debut collection
Blasphemous Bodies is a collection designed to empower women in reclaiming their bodily autonomy, critically questioning how patriarchal systems, across society, politics, and religion place sacred value on female fertility, questioning the idea that a woman’s worth is inherently tied to her ability to reproduce. The collection confronts the restrictive pressures imposed on women, working to dismantle the normalization of decisions being made over their bodies. This tension is translated into the garments: restrictive elements inspired by corset lacing and veiled faces, are contrasted with exposure through sheer fabrics and bold cutouts, visually expressing the psychological and physical impact of societal expectations on women.
The reworking of old garments in unconventional ways, repurposing them beyond their intended function serves as a symbolic rejection of the idea that a woman’s sole purpose is to create life, rather than simply to live it.
Bringing up the question:
If our worth is made sacred only through compliance, does the desire tochoose, make us blasphemous?