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# Project Description Welcome To Ends Aiyana-Monet Ashie-Rochester Summary Final work Hi, I’m Aiyana-Monet , an upcoming graduate of BA costume for performance at London College of Fashion. My work has a huge emphasis on storytelling and the impact that costume has on the interpretation of that story. I blend historical garment structures and silhouettes with contemporary elements. I often draw inspiration from Folklore, Black Culture, Identity and auto-ethnographic experiences. Hi, I’m Aiyana-Monet , an upcoming graduate of BA costume for performance at London College... College London College of Fashion Course BA (Hons) Costume for Performance Graduation year 2025 This project is a protest. A reclamation. A celebration. It explores the intersection of Black femininity, historical fashion, and protest culture through costume-led storytelling. challenging the stereotypes that have long tried to strip Black British women of their femininity, grace, and power. By merging 18th-century womenswear with contemporary Black British streetwear, I’m reclaiming space through grand silhouettes, delicate ruffles, beading, and layered fabrics that speak to both historical opulence and modern resistance. This is for every Black woman and girl who’s ever been made to feel like she doesn’t belong. This is a place to belong. To be seen. To take up space. Final work View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Welcome To Ends The final film uses the streets of London as a political stage, turning costume into a medium of protest. My designs are both personal and universal it's intended to challenge perception, spark conversation, and affirm that Black women not only belong in historical narratives, but are powerful rewriters of them. Research and process View Gallery View Gallery Share this project This project is a protest. A reclamation. A celebration. It explores the intersection of Black femininity, historical fashion, and protest culture through costume-led storytelling. challenging the stereotypes that have long tried to strip Black British women of their fe... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Activism Gender Histories Race Identity Social Justice Femininity Protest Activism
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