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beth Davidson-Sims
Fashion Design BDes

Massey University College of Creative Arts

Specialisms: Lingerie/Swimwear / Womenswear /

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

beth-davidson-sims ArtsThread Profile
Massey University College of Creative Arts

beth Davidson-Sims

beth Davidson-Sims ArtsThread Profile

First Name: beth

Last Name: Davidson-Sims

Specialisms: Lingerie/Swimwear / Womenswear

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My Location: Auckland, New Zealand

University / College: Massey University College of Creative Arts

Course / Program Title: Fashion Design BDes

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.