Jay Briggs A/W’15: Sacred Treason Collection

Inspired by the life of Anne Boleyn, “Sacred Treason”, Jay Briggs continues to look at empowered women who in this circumstance, changes the face of a country by enchanting a king and court. The use of 14th century silhouettes and heavy embellishment, Sacred Treason comes to life as a part of a modern artistic take on the Tudor Royal attire.

Jay Briggs keeps to his experimenting with the use of sustainably sourced taxidermy crows wings and ostrich feather boas, creating a delicate yet powerful collection. Much like the story of Anne Boleyn having been seen as religious yet aggressive and calculating yet emotional, Jays work is a juxtaposition of sharp winged silhouettes and floaty silk tulle fabrics. His show piece shows the bloody end to Anne Boleyn with a grand pheasant feather crown and a beautiful veil laced with red. 

Evie Switzer

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