A London designer helps women to be ladies.
A fashion designer is teaching young women how to
dress with purity after her brother’s death made her rethink her career,
writes Estefania Aguirre. Helena Machin, who works with
high-profile clients for a famous milliners in London which cannot be
named for privacy reasons, is offering style masterclasses for women,
teaching them how to dress attractively and modestly. “I want to invest some time and love into the next generation,” said the 30-year-old.
“I
want to have them embrace their femininity by modest and attractive
dress and in doing so fulfil their God-given potential. It’s a voluntary
project so I am juggling it around other commitments but I will give as
much time as I am able.”
Helena came up with the idea after her twin brother, James, passed away from a terminal illness three years ago. She
said: “He spent his life serving others, showing them the way to Christ
through his heroic example, despite being unwell for a lot of the time.
Through his good humour and good example he bought many people back to
their faith.”
About the same time Helena discovered Opus Dei.
Turning 30 this Christmas made her realise that whatever time she had
left, she had to be doing something worthwhile. She questioned whether
working in fashion was the right thing to be doing. But God soon taught
her, through the example of St Josemaría Escrivá, to make holy her every
day work, however trivial it might sometimes seem. In a talk she
gave recently to a group of young women she explained the different body
shapes and gave tips on how to best dress according to that shape. Helena
is starting a series of projects, one of which includes an intensive
short course she will be giving at Easter at the Baytree Centre in
London for 14- to 18-year-olds. She will also be giving lectures in
schools and in university chaplaincies.
Helena said: “One tip I
would give to all young women out there would be: if you want to be
treated like a lady, dress like a lady.”
For more information, please visit the website
Stylemasterclass.com. (
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