I am creating sustainable fashion by recycling antique French linens, lace, and crochet materials found in local brocantes. These materials are carefully selected for their unique characteristics and high-quality fabrics, ensuring the dresses are one-of-a-kind and truly special. Through this process, I am able to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceremonial gowns that can be used to commemorate a special event or to simply be enjoyed as a timeless fashion statement. The materials used are often not available in mainstream fashion stores, adding to the uniqueness of the dresses. By reusing these materials, I am also able to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, as I am not contributing to the further production of new materials. My dresses are made with respect for both the environment and the culture of the past, creating a timeless piece of fashion that can be enjoyed for years to come.
I am planning a photoshoot at a 13th-century chateau in France. I want to create an ethereal dream-like atmosphere that captures the beauty of the chateau and the mystery of the lake. The images below are inspirations for what I would like to achieve. The shoot will tell the story of a lady who lives on the lake and only appears on the grounds of the chateau at dusk, by the lake in a moored-up boat. She wears all antique white dresses and floats around the chateau watching over her like a guardian angel. The story will focus on the beauty and mystery of the lake and the surrounding area, with the chateau providing the perfect backdrop. I want to capture the magical atmosphere of the lake, the chateau, and the lady, and use them to create a beautiful and timeless story. The photoshoot will feature a range of different locations within the grounds of the chateau, including the lake itself, the gardens, the interior of the chateau, and any other interesting and unique features of the area. I am looking forward to creating a dream-like atmosphere that will transport viewers to another time and place, and captivate them with the beauty and mystery of the story.
A short story about Yaskshini
Yakshini was the peaceful guardian angel of the 13th century chateau near a lake. She wore only white, a sign of her purity of spirit and the sacred nature of her work. The whispered mantras from her lips were all that separated the chateau and its people from the destruction of nature and time, and her presence was cherished and sorely missed when she was gone.
Every evening Yakshini would rise up to greet the dusk and observe the nature around her; the deer in the meadow, the songbirds in the trees, the toads and ducks at the lake. Her spirit was in tune with the Earth and her soul ached when something, even small, was out of balance.
When something did go wrong, Yakshini would resort to her gentle murmuring to restore balance. Her mantras attracted a loving energy that surrounded not only the chateau but the people within it. Without Yakshini to keep the peace, the town would have fallen victim to much strife and sadness.
The residents of the chateau were assured of Yakshini's protection so long as she was present. Despite her ethereal beauty and mysterious power, she, like all beings of nature, was not immortal. Eventually, the time came for the goddess of the lake to move on to another realm, leaving the chateau and its people to the troubles time and the world, untouched by her benevolent energy.
