University of Technology Sydney

Australia

Chloe Christie

Suited

Suited is inspired by Chloe’s family's history. She began by gathering old photographs, particularly of her mother from the 80s which can be seen clearly through this collection. It’s a fusion between the practicality of masculine pieces and the power of the feminine aesthetic. Suited makes a hybrid of the two by taking classic silhouettes and fabrications and reconfiguring these. The collection dissected the male wardrobe and put garments back together as sophisticated women’s power dressing pieces inspired by Chloe’s mother’s aesthetic from the 1980s. Suited is made from leather off cuts and repurposed fabric including sheer curtains which became a balloon sleeve blouse. Sustainability was a driving force for the collection ensuring the designs are timeless and comprised of upcycled materials.