Ella
Atkins

Emerging Designer Competition 2025

Australia, VIC

This ensemble reimagines power, femininity, and couture silhouettes of the past for a new era. A strapless corseted gown with a voluminous crinoline skirt is rendered in a custom leopard and geometric placement print, engineered for maximum impact. Paired with over-the-knee stiletto boots and claw-tipped gloves, the look balances tradition and rebellion, celebrating individuality and self-expression. Sculptural shapes and maximalist detailing merge with zero-waste techniques, creating a display that unites radical sustainability with couture-level drama — a bold vision of modern strength and elegance.

Outfit

Strapless corseted bodice with full digitally printed leopard and geometric patterned skirt, layered over a voluminous crinoline underskirt.

Shoes

Over-the-knee stiletto boots in a custom leopard print, meticulously detailed with geometric trim and chainwork at the cuff. The elongated silhouette and razor-sharp heel create a powerful, predatory elegance, while the contrasting sole injects modernism.

Millinery

N/A

Accessories

Statement gloves in the same custom leopard print with fake claw like nails, silver earrings and necklace

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