See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium by Joyce Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fashoni, Zovala ndi Mikanjo Competition Category.
ChitsuloFashoni· 2025
See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium
by Joyce Li
Client: Joyce Li
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fashoni Category
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About See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium
Mawu a Bukhu: See Our Moonlight Revels ndi zovala za padium zomwe zimawonetsanso Titania wochokera mu A Midsummer Night's Dream ngati mkazi wamakono wa zaka za m'ma 1920 wotchedwa flapper. Zovala izi zimapangidwa ndi zigawo ziwiri, blouse ndi thalauza lalikulu la palazzo, zopangidwa ndi silika wa chiffon wowala mosinthasintha pamwamba pa thupi la satin ya polyester. Mizere ya mafunde imadulidwa payekha, ndikukongoletsedwa ndi timiyala ta seed beads ndikusokedwa pamanja pa thalauza. Pamene wovala akuyimirira osasuntha, magawo ogwedezeka amabisa mzere wapakati ndipo thalauzalo limafanana ndi diresi. Pamene akuyenda kapena kuvina, magawo amenewo amatseguka ndikupatsa ufulu wonse wovina momasuka. Zovala izi zimasonyeza mphamvu ndi kukongola kwa munthuyo pamodzi.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. See Our Moonlight Revels Ntchito Yaikulu: Zovala za Padium amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- See Our Moonlight Revels reimagines and modernizes Titania. It allows us to explore who she is and who she might be in a modern context. Bringing her into the 20th century highlights how her personality remains relatable to contemporary women. Her ability to embrace both romance and femininity while standing firm in her beliefs serves as a powerful reminder that assertiveness does not diminish one’s appeal, just as love and gentleness do not equate to weakness or insignificance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1 look, total of 2 pieces in US size 4.
- Tags
- costume design, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Play, Women Empowerment, Movement, Hand Embellished, Flapper, Roaring 20's
- Production Technology
- This two piece set, blouse and palazzo pants are made in iridescent silk chiffon overlay polyester satin body. Stripes of ruffles are individually cut and adorned with seed beads then hand sewn to palazzo pants. When in movement, the panels on the pants fly open, portraying a hopelessly in love fairy queen spinning and dancing and the little gold beads appear just as many little fairies accompanying the love sick queen. The lightness of silk chiffon render Titania's graceful and sentimental charm.
- Design Challenge
- During the design process, the biggest challenge was creatively infusing my personal touch and perspective while ensuring historical accuracy to the 1920s. In my research, I was meticulous in distinguishing authentic 1920s trends from modern reinterpretations or reimaginings of classic styles. Within the constraints of maintaining a plausible flapper look, I conducted extensive research, drawing from vintage Vogue illustrations, photographs, digital museum archives, books, and articles that explored the spirit, lifestyle, and fashion of flappers. With all this in mind, I then had to capture the charm and essence of Titania, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and seamlessly translate her character into a 1920s flapper aesthetic.
- Research
- The research began with a close analysis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act II, Scene I, focusing on Titania’s portrayal and any descriptions of her in the text. I then explored 1920s flappers through Vogue illustrations, photographs, digital fashion archives, and articles on flapper fashion to reimagine a modern Titania.The outfit is crafted from silk chiffon, which flows gracefully with movement, enhancing its ethereal quality. Flutter sleeves evoke the delicate impression of fairy wings, adding to the character’s whimsical and elegant essence.
- Inspiration
- See Our Moonlight Revels reimagines Titania, fairy queen from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as a 1920s flapper. The flapper movement, a defining step toward women's liberation, parallels Titania’s strong-willed and assertive nature.
In Act II, Scene I, Titania’s argument with Oberon unveils both her rebellious spirit and unwavering maternal devotion. "Set your hearts at rest. The fairy land buys not the child of me," she declares. Her duality—commanding yet nurturing—perfectly reflects a time when flappers defied societal norms.
In 1920's wearing pants remained a rarity—reserved mostly for revolutionaries. A woman in trousers was a quiet act of defiance, a symbol of freedom and progress. With this in mind, I designed palazzo pants that appear as a skirt when still but reveal their structure in motion. This design mirrors Titania’s duality and the evolving role of women. - Project Duration
- The set was produced in Vancouver, Canada.
- Operation Flow
- When standing still, the wide leg pants with cascade panels conceal the inseam of the palazzo pants giving the illusion of a dress. As soon as movements begin, the pant legs are revealed, giving the performer full mobility to dance. The hand sewn beads flicker and shine under stage light, adding dimension and texture. In addition, the costume presents two contrasting personalities when the wearer is motionless v.s. in action. This helps render Titania's subtle emotional shift thought out the play.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Liz Dungate
Model: Lizbell Agency
Hair: Eros Liu
Make Up: Oz Zandiyeh
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