Persephone’s Return is a three-look collection inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone and the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The designs explore themes of duality—light and darkness, fragility and strength through the contrast of structured corsetry and flowing drapery. Each look represents a stage in transformation, reflecting Persephone’s journey from maiden to Queen of the Underworld. Sculptural, branch-like corset accessories are woven into the garments, symbolising nature’s cycle: blooming, withering, and regeneration. These organic forms serve as visual metaphors for resilience, capturing the delicate balance between decay and renewal. By blending mythological symbolism with craftsmanship, Persephone’s Return honours the beauty found in impermanence and the power of change. It invites reflection on nature’s rhythms and the strength that emerges through transformation a reminder that even in darkness new life takes root.
