Working with one of Chicago’s best Fashion Designer, Anastasia Chatzka, has been an absolute pleasure and break from the normal routine of my typical designing habits. Ana has an immensely intimate passion for dress making and her fervor for finding the best fabrics and producing gorgeous chic cuts is nothing short of her everyday routine of production. We decided it was time to collaborate and produce a primo repeat pattern design for her summer 2012 collection.
The collection consists of a variety of women’s pieces that reflect a flair of retro 50’s stylization combined with playful composites of color choices, flanneling, austere embellishments, and lightly flowing construction that makes a summer walk a breezy throw back to the days of boardwalk entertainment. Our choices for the summer collection colors are bright and yet have a seemingly muted effect on the eye when in the glow of sunlight. A Twilight Blue and Meadowbrook set the tone to season the dresses with a duality that can be used over a multitude of stylish cuts. The patterning we wanted needed to be florally and yet have a unique twisting effect when viewed on the cascading structure of the feminine body. Not only do the styles and pattern warrant sleek company the fabrics range from knit bamboo, rib knits, silk crepe de chine, matte satin, as well as loose silk ties and clever adjustable straps for adjustable fit.
Ana’s vision for 2012 bolsters her feminine, fun, colorful, and edgy appeal that has gained her past notoriety of creating amazing garments that make you smile & feel sexy when you slip them on. Everyone wants that special garment in their closet that makes them feel empowered, Anastasia believes that her garments give women that sensation.
The collection can be found at Ana’s flagship store: Anastasia Chatzka 1740 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622. For more information please visit Anastasia Chatzka.