and a guaranteed conversation starter (especially if you accidentally call it a ‘Chinese woman dress’). Buckle up for a wild ride through the history of this flamboyant Mexican masterpiece!

I took inspiration from the web and from one of Alesha Dixon's dress from Strictly Come Dancing. I based the pattern on a traditional mexican dress pattern but the gloves I took from Alesha.

I was inspired by the Mexican celebration Dia de los Muentos or 'Day of the Dead. I liked all the bright colours that are used in the celebration but was also attracted to the skulls (calavera ...