Milli Welch’s collection explores the druids of Stonehenge who are for the people and the land. In particular she took inspiration from King Arthur Uther Pendragon formally known as John Rothwell. Arthur has staged several protests over the year demanding for the national landmark of stone henge to be to be free for all. The collection touches on these beliefs and the way that one individual and can attempt to conquer change in a modern day protest. Although garments are predominantly womenswear they have no gender and are meant to give a feeling of power and protection, symbolising strength.




Since meeting King Arthur at Stonehenge Milli was able to see what impact he has on the community and the devotion for the historical landmark. She created a serious of prints that reflected patterns from the old martial game jousting. Within this game the aim is to lance the opponent's shield in a bid to unhorse them and therefore end up with one winner . This alongside reworked pagan symbolism allowed Milli to create garments that showed meaning and reflected Arthurs drive and continuing to fight for what you believe in and resiliance shown over the years against the local authorities.




The collection itself uses the consistent colour of purple and this is because over history it has been associated with nobility, power and ambition something that is reflected with the beliefs and meaning involved in this project. The grapes also play a significant role in the garments as within ancient cultures they are believed to be sacred and pagans considered them the “fruit of the earth”. Something that almost need protecting. With all these said the “Fruits Of The Land” aims to give the the viewer something more than just surface clothes and explore how change can be implemented.