Old, colourful Chinese porcelain vases and blooming chrysanthemum flowers are reflected directly into the silhouettes and prints of the collection; where the colour palette consists of soft jewel tones, reminiscent of Ko’s tutus worn during her ballet years and looks named after some of the roles she performed. The white delicate petals of single bloom chrysanthemums, the spiky and narrow petals of quilled bloom chrysanthemums, and the dramatic convex of the incurve chrysanthemum is translated into delicate crystal embroideries and silk abaca drapes across voluminous silk satin skirts and figure hugging corsets. The interrelation of a symbolically significant flower to Chinese culture, Ko’s passion for the fluid graceful lines and discipline of classical ballet, and the capture of the optical effects of light in impressionist art became the key stimulus to creating pieces that act as works of art; forming an emotional bond between the artist and the wearer.