HAIL TO THE NYMPHAE is a collection that attracts the attention of Generation Z women to help them recognize the power of their bodies with a connection to nymphs who preside and control nature. Like nymphs, women have control of their inner nature and physical beauty. The collection gives a wet look style because, like water, women give life to the living things in the world (humans). Also, show the real meaning of “wetness” as a natural response and function of the woman’s body, not an immoral term. Hail is raising awareness to stop society’s sexual objectification of women’s bodies. The collection explored different fabric manipulation techniques to create liquid effects and recycled materials to create details mimicking the natural world.

Techniques: fabric distressing, heat manipulated fabric, beadwork, pleating, fabric printing, biocouture, hand painting, digital artwork, fabric dyeing

Materials: bioplastics, acrylic, crepe, canvas, sheer fabrics, glass beads, cotton

Designer: Dianne Andrae R. Ursais (dianne.andrae@gmail.com)

Model: Gabrielle Ursais

Hair/ Makeup: Justine Sabalvaro

Photographer: Memoria Photo

Editor: Dianne Ursais

Styling Assistant: Lolen Joy Aran, Kristine Mae Tayo