2025

See Our Moonlight Revels

Entrant

Joyce Li

Category

Innovation in Design - Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

See Our Moonlight Revels reimagines Titania, the fairy queen from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as a 1920s flapper. The flapper movement, a symbol of women's liberation, mirrors Titania’s assertive and independent nature. In Act II, Scene I, Titania’s argument with Oberon reveals both her rebellious spirit and maternal devotion. "Set your hearts at rest. The fairy land buys not the child of me," she declares, showcasing her duality—commanding yet nurturing. This reflects the flapper’s defiance of societal norms in the 1920s, when women in pants symbolized a quiet act of rebellion and freedom.

Inspired by this, I designed palazzo pants that appear as a skirt when still, but reveal their structure in motion, mirroring Titania’s duality. This design not only reflects the evolving role of women but also reimagines Titania in a modern context. Her ability to balance romance and femininity with strength remains relatable to contemporary women. Her assertiveness doesn't lessen her appeal, just as love and gentleness are not signs of weakness.

When motionless, the wide-leg pants with cascading panels conceal the inseam, creating the illusion of a dress. As the performer moves, the pant legs are revealed, allowing full mobility for dance. Hand-sewn beads flicker under stage lights, adding texture and dimension. The costume contrasts Titania’s stillness and action, capturing her emotional shifts throughout the play.

The research began with a close analysis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act II, Scene I, and Titania’s portrayal in the text. I explored 1920s flapper fashion through Vogue illustrations, photographs, and digital archives to modernize her look. The outfit is crafted from silk chiffon, enhancing its ethereal quality with graceful movement. Flutter sleeves evoke the delicate impression of fairy wings, accentuating Titania’s whimsical and elegant essence.

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