Annie Broderick debuts a new collection of wearable art – in Kevlar. This bulletproof material is delicate enough to sew and is also 5 times stronger than steel. #tenderandtough #femininestrength #Kevlarcouture #wearableart #bulletproof

I torque, tie, stretch, and stitch my materials with the force of emotional experience. I am obsessed with hard and soft contrast. For a form to be more than one thing at once: that complexity is what I am after. #kindredqueens #12women #bulleproof #wearableart #girlsincdc

A closer look at hand-painted Kevlar on a gown from the #KindredQueens collection. Inspired by feminine strength. #kindredqueens #12women #bulleproof #wearableart #kevlar #girlsincdc #badasswomen #ifeelboldwhen #artist #femaleartist #womeninthearts #couture #bulletproofcouture

In the studio, working with silk military cord to embellish one of the pieces in the #KindredQueens collection. #12women #bulleproof #kevlar #girlsincdc

"I feel like a warrior." Words spoken by multiple women in this project during fittings, as they looked at themselves in the Kevlar garment for the first time. #kindredqueens #12women #bulletproof #wearableart #kevlar #ifeelboldwhen #girlsincdc

The pieces in the #KindredQueens collection were all hand-stitched to honor the needlework tradition that runs through my maternal female ancestry. I didn't use any patterns or a sewing machine. I wanted to make this collection with my own two hands, using just needle and thread.

I'm an artist and an athlete. Never thought I'd be the latter, until a few years ago, at age 34, when I touched a barbell for the first time and promptly fell in love. Such a shock to all! #kindredqueens #12women #bulletproof

Studio view: creating "Queenmother", a corset bodice with hand-painted Kevlar, leather, silk, and beaded detail, to be worn by Carmen Duarte on July 27, 2022, at Miss Lou: Exhibition One called Soulskins: Fit for Kindred Queens. #kindredqueens #womenartists #fashion #girlsincdc

Kevlar wings, which are part of "Phoenix", to be worn by Grace Chan @gracephies I made these using strips of Kevlar by knotting, weaving, and stitching them into sculpted chicken wire with thread and rope. #kindredqueens #fashion #girlsincdc #womenartist #art #artist #design

You’ll be able to see this and much more at the Girls Inc. DC Art Fundraiser next week with Long View Gallery #strong #smart #bold

Studio views of "Lotusflower" in progress, to be worn by Paula Salguero @salgueropaula #kindredqueens #art #artist #girlsincdc #womenartist #womeninthearts #fashion #fashionshow #12women

Studio view of "Greenhouse" to be worn by Lynn Pina Lynn Pina and "Champ" to be worn by Chandra Hampton @champlifestyle ~ both of these women and their stories inspired me to make these pieces for them to wear on July 27! #kindredqueens #wearableart #girlsincdc #art #womenartist

I feel bold when I create art. #ifeelboldwhen Tomorrow's the big day!! #kindredqueens #12women #bulletproof #wearableart #kevlar #boldgirlssociety #girlsincdc #art #fashion #womenartist #projectrunway #nextinshow #longviewgallery #collection #fashionshow

Today is the big day! Live showcase and fundraiser in support of Girls Inc. DC! Thank you for all of your support of Miss Lou! The event will premiere a short documentary by filmmaker Caleb Hargett titled "Within Her Seams" that documents the journey of creating this work.