A cinematic tribute to the stillness and tension found in classic Chinese martial arts films, Dark Lady draws on both Eastern and Western silhouettes to create a moment of poised restraint. The domed sinamay crown echoes the quiet grandeur of mid-century Dior, while a single band of Jinsin straw sweeps across like the wrapped sash of a martial robe—structured, flowing, and full of hidden strength.

The band’s subtle sway suggests motion caught in stillness, the way fabric might shift just before a fighter moves. Named after Cher’s haunting 1970s ballad, Dark Lady evokes the lone heroine: elegant, unreadable, unforgettable.