"Isabel is the mythic Queen of Spain, who united Castilla, Aragon, the northern provinces, and, of course, reclaimed Andalusia from the Moors. It was during her reign that Christopher Columbus discovered America. Strong and determined, despite the salic law, she claimed the crown as a woman and worked tirelessly to lay the foundations for modern Spain and unify the country. She was the grandmother of Charles V, who would become emperor. I could only imagine her wearing pants, so she could be comfortable during her long rides and battles on horseback. I wanted dark, severe colors, while using, to contrast, feminine, and silky fabrics with oriental patterns, as she moved the court to Granada, captivated by the treasures of the Alhambra. "