The costume project Jeanne d'Arc originated from the desire to learn the craft of armor-making and to combine this skill with the depiction of a historical, feminist figure. Costumes were designed for three scenes from her life: her first audience in a red dress, her military campaign, and her execution at the stake. The decision was made to focus on the armor. Jeanne d’Arc is a particularly fascinating figure to me because her "rebellion" did not stem from a direct desire to provoke, but from the necessity of survival.

Jeanne wore armor and trousers not only as protection on the battlefield but also to safeguard herself from male aggression in the camp and later in prison. Ultimately, her decision to wear trousers led to her condemnation and execution, as her appearance as a woman in male clothing was considered heresy.

The silhouette of the 1920s inspired the project due to its feminist parallels with Jeanne d'Arc, especially in terms of clothing and gender roles. After World War I, women increasingly entered the workforce and chose more practical, often masculine clothing—not just as a fashion statement but also for functional reasons. Like in Jeanne d'Arc's time, these emancipatory developments faced strong resistance, particularly from many men who rejected the change. Both eras reflect the bold step taken by women to question traditional roles and to redefine their identity, even through their clothing.

The armor is made of felt, which was then treated with fabric filler and woven fabrics. The chainmail and coif are crocheted. The flag is hand-painted and closely follows interpretations of the original. Finally, the armor was painted with high contrast.