✿ The Bee Bonnet: Fashion, Pollination, and the Preservation of Artisans
A name that means bee. A bonnet that became a message.
“I’d like a high-fashion bee bonnet costume to wear for an event to create awareness about the importance of bees.”
That was the seed. A request from my friend Monica Miller of Skye Botanicals—Master Herbalist, perfumer, and beekeeper. She once tossed this design idea my way, and at the time it felt playful, curious. But today, it feels urgent.
Monica’s work is dedicated to world peace through the restoration of nature, shared resources, and education. Her intention pollinates everything she touches. So when she asked again, I listened more deeply.
This story is woven in both word and image. Visual collaborators featured in the full Substack story include:
Photographer: Chika Okazumi -Hair/Makeup: Glamifornia
If this glimpse speaks to you, the full reflection is on Substack.” ✿ The Bee Bonnet: Fashion, Pollination, and the Preservation of Artisans
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