‘A Silent Applause’ is a project inspired by ‘The Sound of Music’ where Maria famously makes the children outfits from old drapes, to the dismay of Captain Von Trapp. It draws attention to the decline of cinema culture, resulting in theatre closures becoming more prevalent as modern society progresse
s. To save the stage curtains left behind, this collection repurposes them into three looks. The designs tie together modern themes with a nod to 1930s silhouettes, while heavy velvet gives a feeling of luxury. Vintage lace portieres create a delicate transparency and up-cycled glass chandler brooches add some glitz and glam to this quiet showbiz ensemble.
