Saint Senara - An ode to women of the sea
Saint Senara's Church in Zennor, Cornwall, is home to the ancient carving of a sea maiden.
The 600-year old depiction illustrates the lasting intrigue of these legendary beings.
Cleo laced body and suspender-skirt
She personifies the ocean:
Hypnotic
Metamorphic
Haunting beauty
Effortless power
Unapologetic
Cleo laced body and suspender-skirt
Each piece of the Saint Senara collection explores how women can explore a multi-faceted identity,
through lingerie that transcends into outwear.
Cleo laced body and suspender-skirt
The Saint Senara collection weaves together the tangible textures of marine forms, simultaneously exploring the representation of femininity through myth and legend in historic literature and artwork
Cleo laced body and suspender-skirt
Each piece evolves from a 'second-skin' of invisible tulle, resulting in a garment that becomes an extension of the wearer, accentuating and celebrating her natural self.
Samphira oversized sleeved body
The collection features metallic leavers lace, carefully cut into individual motifs, and hand-stitched onto skins of illusion tulle.
Each piece is then embellished with three-dimensional wired lace structures, interwoven with freshwater Keshi pearls and Aurora Borealis crystals.
Samphira oversized sleeved body
Samphira oversized sleeved body
Clara asymmetric body
Clara asymmetric body
Clara asymmetric body
Atlanta bra, thong and suspender
Atlanta bra, thong and suspender
Atlanta bra, thong and suspender
Atlanta bra, thong and suspender
With thanks to
Our enchanting sirens, Olivia Harriet and Tessa Howell
Photography by Peter Davies
Accessories in collaboration with Snow Jewels
Set assistance by Nina Howell
On location at Mawgan Porth, Cornwall