“THE TALE OF LOLI”
In A World Where Independence Is Celebrated As The Pinnacle Of Achievement, It Takes A Quiet Act Of Rebellion For A Woman To Openly Cherish The Grace Of Domestic Life And To Nurture Her Dreams Of Love. Often Dismissed As Nostalgic Or Outdated, These Aspirations Are Here Gently Reclaimed Through Delicate Hand Craftsmanship ~ Crochet, Patchwork, And Smocking ~ Traditionally Crafted By Housewives, Reinterpreted For Modern Sensibilities. Like A Storyteller Weaving Her Romantic Tale Amid Jane Austen’s Idyllic Countryside, Louisa May Alcott’s Warm, Family-centered Rural Life, And Beatrix Potter’s Charming Childhood Fantasy, This Ss26 Collection, "The Tale Of Loli" Celebrates The Multifaceted Nature Of Womanhood Through Five Evocative Chapters: Princess, School Girl, Debutante, Bride, And Housewife. It Is A Sincere Homage To Love, Growth, And Self-discovery, Inviting Woman To Navigate Her Path With Optimism And Faith.
Princess ♡ Loli was her parents’ jewelled ingenue, radiant in signature princess dresses adorned with miniature pastel rosette and organza gowns that danced with every twirl. Adorned in puff-sleeved pink frocks with abstract floral appliqués, she embraced a childlike spirit ~ wrapped in whimsy and delight. Her early joy ignited a creative imagination, turning every outfit into a dream.
School Girl ♡ As she grew, Loli embraced the sweet cuteness of rebellion during her school days. Her wardrobe combined disciplined elegance with playful details ~ boxy striped acrylic cardigans embroidered with daisies, reminiscent of gingham checks, paired with godet lace-insert skirts and slip dresses with raffia-trimmed hems. Accentuated by looped ribbon pom-pom brooches, her outfits transformed mundane school corridors filled with spirited conversations into scenes from a romantic novel. Even her plastic placemat lunch tote added a whimsical touch to her day.
Debutant ♡ Years passed, and Loli embraced the thrill of prom and debutante balls ~ moments of quiet sophistication and anticipation. She donned a smocking-tiered black long dress and a tulle opera coat for her formal introduction to society. For captivating date nights and the promise of courtship, she favoured a straw lace-up corset belt over a matching hay-colored Pussy Bow evening gown. For picnics and strawberry-picking, she donned basket-weaving milkmaid outfits and glittery one-shoulder wraps, playfully teasing with flirtation.
BRIDE ♡ As romantic pursuits deepened, the sound of wedding bells heralded the next chapter of her life. Dressed in a cream puff fishnet layered full skirt and a grosgrain ribbon crinoline, she wore a fairy-tale floor-length tulle hooded cape. Standing at the altar with her knight in shining armour, Loli felt every bit the bride, ready for the new beginning.
HOUSEWIFE ♡ With marriage, the joy of homemaking blossomed. Loli transformed into the ideal cottage housewife, crocheting doilies and patchwork that warmed her home with creativity. Dressed in tie-dye crochet tulip top and skirt sets, she navigated the kitchen with passion ~ from satin ribbon muffin baskets to market shopping in a fruit-decorated floppy sun hat, dégradé floral dress, and glass-beaded necklaces that echoed spring’s freshness. Her spaghetti strap apron dresses and handkerchief necklines bridged sustenance and romance, turning her idyllic life into an everyday domestic story.
NO LONGER JUST PLAYING HOUSE WITH HER SYLVANIAN FAMILIES, SHE MANIFESTED HER DREAM LIFE ~ AND NOW LIVES HAPPILY EVER AFTER!
Styling: Leith Clark/ Photographer: Jessie Lily Adams/ Makeup: Victoria Martin/ Hair: Valerie Benavides/ Nails: Chisato Yamamoto/ Footwear: Gina