Evie Thomson

Snow White and the Evil Queen

I have always had a love for dance and performance, the life that costume can bring to the production and the performers is crucial to a cohesive and exciting show. Exaggerated and detailed costumes have always caught my eye and this is something I wanted to explore in my work. I have created bold and dramatic designs with hand embroidery and beaded details which will shimmer under the stage lights to enhance the wearer's movements. 

For this collection I looked at the Brothers Grimm story of Snow White, this tale has been diluted over time to the Disney version we know today, but I am more interested in the dark and gory original version. This twisted storyline is evil and wicked with murder plots, cannibalism and cruel punishments. I want to try to convey the more gruesome side to the story and foreshadow the devilish nature of the malicious scenes. From dangerous forests to human organs, I have taken these grim images and created beautiful and enticing textiles.