beth Davidson-Sims
Fashion Design BDes
Massey University College of Creative Arts
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Lingerie/Swimwear / Womenswear
My location: Auckland, New Zealand
beth Davidson-Sims
First Name: beth
Last Name: Davidson-Sims
University / College: Massey University College of Creative Arts
Course / Program: Fashion Design BDes
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Lingerie/Swimwear / Womenswear
My Location: Auckland, New Zealand
About
Reimagining the Siren as a figure of attraction and fear, my work reclaims her as a symbol of feminine reverence. Moving through myth and legend, she embodies the complex interplay of nature, body, and feminine power. Through explorative fabric manipulation and draping, I evoke the textures of her world, crafting pieces that blur the lines between garment and wearer.
This collection reimagines the Siren, a figure of cross-cultural attraction and fear, as a symbol of reverence for women. Coursing through myth and legend, the Siren embodies patriarchal fear of feminine seduction and power. Achieved through an exploration into fabric manipulation and draping, the designs evoke the textures of the Sirens environment, exploring the complex interplay between nature, the body and femininity.