Soft Armour, recipient of the Chapter Career Award at the National Society of Arts and Letters exhibition, explores protection through softness rather than rigidity. The look pairs a linen shirt with smocked denim jeans, using large-scale Canadian smocking to build structure, texture, and controlled volume. The contrast between lightweight linen and structured denim creates a balance of tension and flexibility. The use of time-intensive hand techniques acts as a response to fast fashion, emphasizing durability, intention, and the value of process.