The theme of this project is “chivalry”. The term “chivalry” originated in medieval Europe and traditionally referred to males. In chivalric literature, the male protagonist is often portrayed as saving the pure, delicate, and virtuous female. My goal is to challenge these medieval gender norms and empower women on equal footing with men. Drawing inspiration from the famous female knight Joan of Arc, I will explore the fluidity of female identity. Finally, my designs will break gender stereotypes, offer women different identities, and reinterpret medieval fashion from a modern perspective.
