About Me
Hi, I'm Chealsie, a fashion graduate from Arts University Bournemouth.
Chealsie Stewart is a Scottish-born menswear designer with a focus on tailoring and natural processes. Inspired by her heritage, research explored the idea of combining traditional dress with modern silhouettes.
Throughout my time at university I have explored many different design styles, practices and innovative methods. My passion for Scottish history and historical dress helped establish my concepts throughout my studies. Moving down south seven years ago highlighted how important it is to me to embrace my family heritage. Taking childhood memories, family heirlooms and photographs as a source of inspiration.
INSPIRATION
An exploration of modernity, Scottish tradition, and femininity.
Inspired by the 1800's murders by Burke and Hare, research began in Edinburgh’s infamous Surgeons Hall Museum. I was particularly drawn to the almost marble like effect that glistened on the surface of the tumour samples behind the glass. There was something so beautiful about something so grotesque. The collection started to form from the combination of dark history but the beauty that we have gained from those events taking place.
Silhouettes were developed from traditional Scottish dress, using the pleats of a kilt to create shape and movement in the garments. Restricting to just naturally sourced materials and the use of natural dyes and prints to highlight the era of inspiration. Prints were developed using flower petals to create a delicate silk drape as a contrast to the horror of the subject matter. Traditional Scottish tweeds from the Isle of Harris were also brought into the collection as a nod to our family tartan plaid.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
CONCEPT
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
TEXTILE DEVELOPMENT
COLOUR DEVELOPMENT
OUTFIT ONE
OUTFIT TWO
OUTFIT TWO
OUTFIT THREE
OUTIFT THREE
OUTIFT FOUR
OUTIFT FOUR
OUTFIT FIVE
OUTFIT FIVE
RANGE PLAN
LINE UP
PHOTOSHOOT
PHOTOSHOOT
PHOTOSHOOT
PHOTOSHOOT
DETAIL
NATURAL PRINTS
Reminiscent of the 1800s, the collection highlighted the beauty of natural processes. Prints were developed from pressing flowers and leaves into the silk and steamed.
“I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it” - Alexander McQueen
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