Female Dandy 

Since my childhood I had always been inspired by jackets and coats being worn by my grandfather and father. I always wanted to dress like them rather than those frilly frocks that my mother made me wear. And thus this desire to dress like a man still played strong on me and served the purpose of inspiration for my design collection for Autumn/Winter 2013.

I define a Dandy as: 

Having manners

Never giving in to anything completely

Always having an air of independence and self-possession

Confident

Being different in ways that are striking and aesthetic

Being strong mentally, but never gloating

Aesthetically, I define being a dandy as:

High Collars               Calf-length pants                      Pleats                   Ruffle and bow blouses

Cropped slim-cut jackets in both a double or single breast

Waist coats and tailored vests

Fob chains                         Monochrome with a splash of color                     

Frock coats and tail coats                              

High-waist pants and skirts

Ties, bow ties, scarves and hats 

Oxford shoes 

Riding boots