Over 13 years, an intricate project conceived by a British artist has come together with help from 370 artisans in 50 different countries around the world. The project, The Red Dress, is a stunning floor-length gown constructed out of 84 pieces of burgundy silk dupion, honoring women’s stories across cultures and celebrating the power of togetherness.
The dress was the brainchild of Kirstie Macleod, 41, a textile artist who lives with her partner and three children in Somerset, England. Born into a family of skilled stitchers, knitters, and makers, Macleod traveled and lived in many countries across the world as a child since her father worked in energy. At the age of nine, she learned to embroider from an Indian woman while living in Nigeria.
