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Post by MFWalkoff on Nov 30, 2019 13:49:02 GMT
Chelsey Carter Project Runway 18
Hometown: Chicago, IL Age: 30
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When she was younger, Chelsey Carter was sure that painting was the path for her, until her high school art teacher saw her unique style and urged her to consider fashion design. After some convincing, she applied and was accepted to The Art Institute in Chicago. Chelsey focuses on the abstract for inspiration for her designs. Her brand, Alex Carter which she launched in 2015, is unisex, catering to customers who are risk-taking and statement-making. Her goal is to exude sensuality in her clothing without having to bare it all.
Chelsey’s studio, Dojo Studios in Chicago, where she has shot her lookbooks for the past three years, also doubles as a rental space for other creative professionals to work. One of her biggest role models is her grandmother, who embodies everything she strives to be as a woman and feeds her drive as a designer. Her jackets can be seen on SZA and Chance the Rapper, and she has sold to Erykah Badu. She has been featured in Vogue Italia and many other magazines such as Verluxe, Circus, and Timeout Chicago. Her edgy and colorful style along with her vibrant personality will surely brighten up the runway this season.
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Post by Kao on Dec 2, 2019 3:03:39 GMT
Interesting that she went to SAIC; it's a extremely old school that unfortunately certain departments have the reputation of where rich parents simply park their kids who have an interest in art, design, fashion, etc just to say they went there; I know several people who have graduated from there and let's just say the school's reputation far exceeded their ability or talent. Some people are genuinely talented, while others...well, they just took their parent's money.
However, her work looks interesting, so I'll keep an eye out for her.
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Post by beerbelly on Dec 2, 2019 12:25:57 GMT
Wow. I had no idea about the reputation of SAIC.
On her IG there is a fantastic bow top, the rest is a little hit or miss. But it's hard to tell on IG.
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Post by Kao on Dec 2, 2019 15:20:57 GMT
Yeah, the Fine Arts Department is great; it's some of the other departments...well, if you have the money to go, they will take your money regardless of talent.
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