inspired by antique
The old design & technique in Modern Fashion
Antique apparel designs have always inspired me a lot when I try to make best patterns using the best sewing methods.
Some of my works have based on the garment designs of the medieval to early modern Europe. Some other works of mine have been influenced by the pattern-making trend of early 20th century Japan when clothing trend has dramatically become westernized and so have clothes making techniques.
While paying the utmost respect to these ancient techniques and craftsmanship, I use some of their methods to design new clothes that go well in modern life. In this way, I believe, antique clothing designs now revives in both functional and fashionable way.
My works here are not complete reproductions of ancient clothing designs.
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リネンのシュミーズ
Some traits of Chelseasouko's Antique Clothing
Most "Antique Clothing" are loose-fit and suitable for any size and genders.
Some have straps or strings at necklines or others for fitting adjustment, making fully gathered silhouette.
No zippers or elastics are used for any model of "Antique Clothing".
Forthcoming designs of“Antient Clothing"
Currently working on or planning to make:
・Nighty dress inspired by a antique raglan chemise
・Drop shoulder shirt inspired by men's shirts from around the 19th century Europe
・Peranakan gown
・Pants (as outer wear) inspired by long underpants from the early Showa era, Japan