Elizabeth Erhardt
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Paper Doll Dinner Party
Project type
Fashion Designs
Date
May 2024
Location
Savannah College of Art and Design
From corsets in the Victorian era to restrictive dress codes in various cultures, women's clothing has frequently been used as a tool to enforce power dynamics and maintain control over their bodies and identities. Similarly, women have been expected to conform to idealized standards of beauty and behavior set by male-dominated society, echoing the passive and compliant nature expected of dolls.
However, just as feminism challenges these norms and seeks to empower women to assert control over their own lives and bodies, this collection symbolizes progress in dismantling these oppressive structures. Here, paper dolls are depicted as having the freedom to dress themselves, breaking free from confinement and asserting their autonomy.
By showcasing these once-confined dolls reveling in their newfound freedom, the collection highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality. It challenges the notion of women as mere objects to be controlled and manipulated, advocating for their full humanity and dignity. Through this whimsical yet powerful imagery, the collection celebrates the resilience and strength of women as they continue to assert their right to self-expression and autonomy.













