THE NEW MUSES, PORTRAIT OF SISI
“I AM NOT AFRAID OF STORMS, FOR I AM LEARNING HOW TO SAIL MY SHIP.”
-Sisi, Empress of Austria (often attributed)
WHY WE ADMIRE HER
Few historical figures embody independence, courage, and unmistakable personal style like Sisi.
She refused to be confined by the expectations of her time. Brave, curious, sharply perceptive, deeply loved by many and guided by intuition and a reflective spirit.
Sisi carved her own path before it was common for women to do so.
A true role model. A true expander. A true style icon.
WHO WAS SHE?
Sisi became Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary in 1854, following her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Known for her intelligence, beauty, restless spirit, and keen perception, Sisi became more than a royal figure; she became a symbol of individuality, courage, resilience, and the power to shape her own life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF HER CHARACTER
- She prioritized her well-being long before wellness was a concept, choosing nature, movement, and solitude as her grounding rituals.
- She played a decisive role in supporting Hungary and helping shape compromise that transformed the empire.
- She expressed herself through fashion with intention, becoming a style icon whose looks still inspire more than a century later.