Chiara Hodgson
Costume Design MA
London College of Fashion UAL
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Textiles for Fashion
My location: Paris, France
Chiara Hodgson
First Name: Chiara
Last Name: Hodgson
University / College: London College of Fashion UAL
Course / Program: Costume Design MA
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Textiles for Fashion
My Location: Paris, France
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About
Chiara Hodgson is a Franco-British fashion and costume designer, based between London (United Kingdom) and Paris (France). With a BA from ESMOD Paris, and an MA from London College of Fashion (UAL), her work focuses on narrative-driven, ethically produced pieces that bridge fashion, performance, film, and installation.https://chiarahodgson.com/
My costume is designed for Hermia (my adaptation of "A Midsummer Nights Dream", William Shakespeare). It represents a gradual breaking free from societal rules, focusing on gender stereotypes, particularly how women are portrayed through society’s gaze. My key research behind this concept is how social aspects affect gender traits and contribute to gender gaps. I interpreted her soundings as an internal state, a subconscious realm where societal pressures and prejudices are confronted. It becomes a space for reflection and confusion. Hermia's costume represents her transformation within this inner mind. Its organic shape symbolises her journey, and the neon fuchsia, historically associated with femininity, challenges these stereotypes that have been manufactured sine the 1940's. Her hair, intertwining with her thoughts, illustrates the merging of personal identity with societal expectations. I aimed to create a powerful visual costume that resonates with contemporary discussions about gender equality and societal progress.