Margaret Millette Mosher

Collection

Heirloom

Heirloom presents clothing as sacred artifacts - garments to be cherished and engaged with as vessels of ritual. Inspired by maternal lineage, I reimagine women’s domestic clothing and undergarments - classic silhouettes like aprons, bloomers, and chemise, transformed and embellished - hand painted fabrics, adorned lace, rusty tea-dyed pocket bags, and embroidered poems. From the influence of my mother’s collections of natural materials and antique objects, arranged thoughtfully like altars - I came to understand ritual not just in religious contexts, but in quiet daily acts around the home.

I translate her intentional gathering and displaying into my creative process, incorporating found and repurposed objects into garments with modular or layered design, to be interacted with on and off the body - worn and displayed. Both the making and wearing of clothing can be a healing power- perfectly stated by Byung-Chul Han in The Disappearance of Rituals, “rituals are symbolic techniques of making oneself at home in the world.” I hope Heirloom brings a sense of belonging, clothing that can be enjoyed, loved and passed down.

Image: From my mothers home in Westbrook, Connecticut - the roots of *Heirloom.* I felt it was important to capure the collection this way, a portait of my mother and I. Photos by Emmanuel Porquin and Blu Gengo

Image: The *Heirloom* lookbook, in collaboration with fine artist Zoe Wang - shot within an installation curated for the collection to exist both on the body and displayed in the space, inviting intentional interaction or stillness. Model - Isuel McIver

Image: My favorite repurposed material of *Heirloom* is Look 1's shoulder piece- made of a 1950s conveyor belt and metal rivets.

Image: Details: birch bark arm cuff, laser engraved leather bag, felted and tea-dyed silk draped over a molded leather neckpiece.

Image: The *Heirloom* hangers are made from my mother’s collected driftwood, the ends finished with lambskin.

Image: Installation details: prayer seat handmade by Zoe Wang

Image: The lambskin gloves of *Heirloom* - laser engraved to emulate the texture of lace, or connected with a long strap.

Image: Details: lace chemise and honeycomb cap, both handpainted and adorned thoughtfully.

Bio

Margaret Millette, also known as Greta, often turns to art-making to find peace and slowness, crafting objects and clothing that feel special, even in the smallest details. She values staying connected to meaningful practices that guide her creativity - shared rituals and honoring nature.

Much of Margaret’s inspiration comes from lineage and family tradition. She enjoys collecting vintage pieces and findings from nature, giving them new life through repurposing and mending. As an artist and designer, Margaret Milllette hopes to encourage others to adorn their bodies and daily spaces in beautiful ways.

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