PRESENTED BY THE CONSERVATORY BY MINA
WORDS by ILIA SDRALLI
COLLAGES by VALERIYA MANASARYAN @manasaryan.v
CLIO: MUSE OF HISTORY
Fashion is lived forward— a frenzying tempo of ever- changing trends and styles of special beauty that still, can only be understood backward. It is a nod to cherished past-times and a poetic history that shapes our current views. A name derived from the Greek very kleô, meaning “to make famous” or “celebrate”, Muse Clio represents a heroic act of creative introspection. She is the goddess of history and the patron of guitar who guides us through the past and present with her unyielding beauty and timeless eternal style.
THALIA:
MUSE OF FESTIVITY & RICH BANQUETS
A woman of luxury and abundance, Muse Thalia embraces an idyllic fashion aesthetic—blending memorable fabrics and textures with cherished costume-inspired accessories that create a statement of vibrance and eternal joy. Concealed behind the mask of Muse Thalia— the protector of comedy—is a flourishing being of light, celebration and creativity
ERATO:
MUSE OF EROTIC POETRY & MIME
Chic and seductive in her mannerisms, Muse Erato was one of the nine muses. Her name derives from the Greek word eratos, meaning “beloved” or “lovely”, a name she embodies with her high spirits and poetic intellect. Setting forth her love arrows on wandering souls, she uses her playfully provocative garments to tempt and transform her subjects into passionate stories of love and lyre.
URANIA:
MUSE OF ASTRONOMY
Star signs, celestial objects, and comets abrupt habitual fashion with their visionary appearance. Stellar prints and embellishments celebrate the otherworldly shine of these elements coming from afar to share their glory down on earth. Mirroring a connection between astronomy and the living world, Muse Urania is the patron of constellations and the inventor of astronomy. A heavenly goddess with a gift for reading the stars, her compass guides her expressive fashion sense, pushing boundaries toward otherworldly elegance.
CALLIOPE:
MUSE OF MUSIC, SONG & DANCE
Do we summon our own inner thoughts and creativity or does the inspiration truly come from a mystical, intelligible source? The protector of heroic poetry and rhetoric art, Muse Calliope was known for using her epic creative power to influence Homer as he wrote Iliad and Odyssey and was celebrated for being able to play any musical instrument. Representing a significant artistic expression and fashion sense, Calliope shows off her graceful golden crown and holds her scroll with pride—encouraging the blossoming of our inner artist.
MELPOMENE:
MUSE OF TRAGEDY
Muse Melpomene is credited with the invention of tragedy, the brief moment of grief ready to be utilized as the next source of strength and creativity, the triumph to overcome all setbacks. The blend of sleek black, sequined textures and a playful pop of pink gives this muse a powerful essence with a soulful fashion expression. Behind the tragedy mask lies the truth of her inner self as her somber attire and eccentric touch-me-not shapes represent a prevailing taste of what’s to come.
POLYHYMNIA:
MUSE OF SACRED POETRY & DANCE
Divine hymns, fascinating dance, and human lyricism is where Muse Polyhymnia lends her divine forces and shares the harmonious chant of her lyre. Her song is the ultimate cosmic melody of creation and creativity, the inspiration behind individual expression and deep thought. A muse of sheer eloquence, she wears her cloak and crown with relentless confidence, praising the risk-takers of fashion and driving us to find our personal hymn to life.
