As many as one in five women in Georgian London were involved in prostitution (Cruickshank 2009). This shockingly high statistic deserved investigation to find out what life was really like for the poor and vulnerable women in Georgian society. Most women were not wealthy and their lives not comfortable. They were vulnerable to exploitation, which could have led to an impact on their physical wellbeing and appearance. I have designed, cut and constructed a collection fit for the Royal Shakespeare Company, using William Hogarth’s ‘A Harlot’s Progress’ as my main inspiration. I have used multiple dyeing, ageing and breaking down techniques to achieve a look that shows the real women of the Georgian prostitution industry. I wanted to achieve a look that was true to the characters of the women rather than make them visually appealing. I have created a collection that descends in order, showing the progression of woman of pleasure, from prostitute to mistress to courtesan.