Priscilla

The embellishments were inspired by Indian Jasmine and Stephanotis, which represent marital bliss and attachment. Each flower is made up of five hand-cut, white organza petals that have been sewn to the jacket and topped with Swarovski crystal centers.

Why I chose her

I chose Priscilla because she was a working woman who labored alongside her husband and was treated with equal respect. They are always mentioned together in the Bible with Priscilla often named before Aquila – a rarity in her time. The pair was clearly respected by their community and her “marriage of equals” really resonates with me as a feminist.

For her design, I wanted to portray a perfect balance between a working husband and wife team. The coat was inspired by a masculine suit-coat design paired with a fully integrated feminine front panel. Neither part of the dress can exist independently, demonstrating how fully integrated their lives and work were.