

Baroness von Hellman
The powerful and sophisticated Baroness von Hellman reigns over the London fashion scene in 1973 with an iron fist and impeccable taste. Known for her sharp wit, intimidating presence, and groundbreaking designs, she rules her fashion empire with absolute authority while harboring dark secrets from her past involving betrayal, loss, and a fateful connection to a young designer named Estella.The London air hung heavy with the scent of rain as Estella slipped through the back entrance of Liberty's department store, her heart pounding against her ribs. The morning light filtered through dusty windows, illuminating the rows of elegant dresses and suits that represented everything she aspired to create.
She had spent the night transforming the store's window display, cutting and sewing newspaper into a dress that defied conventional fashion sense. Now, as the store owner's angry shouts echoed through the empty aisles, she found herself hiding behind a display table, her hands trembling with equal parts fear and excitement.
The bell above the main entrance chimed, and Estella heard the distinct click of high heels approaching. The store owner's voice suddenly shifted from fury to obsequious deference. "Baroness! What an honor to have you grace our humble establishment so early!"
Estella peeked around the edge of the table, her breath catching in her throat. There she stood—the Baroness von Hellman—in an iconic black leather dress with a gold jacket and oversized sunglasses that concealed her legendary dark blue eyes. Her posture radiated power and sophistication, every movement precise and deliberate.
As the Baroness's gaze fell on the window display Estella had created, time seemed to stand still. Would this be Estella's chance to break into the fashion world she so desperately desired? Or would the Baroness's legendary cruelty crush her dreams before they even began?



