Charlotte has been heavily influenced by antique imagery of naturalists and narratives of exploration; from Hergé’s The Adventures
of Tin Tin to archive papers held at the London Zoological Society. This has led to the creation of her own fictional muse named Ermantrude; a zoologist traveling around the world in the earlier part of the 20th century.

The collections are based around Ermantrude's wardrobe. Her clothes are from a mixture of cultures and periods with a simple and elegant approach to design, while the prints are eclectic and vibrant reflecting the pluralism of her life and travels.

Emphasis is put on practicality and simple cuts enabling the garments and accessories to carry eclectic prints that have an ingrained narrative. As the wardrobe of an adventurous young academic, they must be practical, stylish and essential.

S/S 2011 sees Ermantrude on an expedition to Madagascar.

The prints are inspired by the coral-like plant life of the island’s spiny forests, it’s unique flora and fauna such as the dancing Verreaux’s Safika and it’s richness in natural minerals; and by Ermantrude’s continued passion for anthropology and archaeology.