IdStyle File - Melissa Stewart
Toronto Costume Designer, Melissa Stewart, recently blogged for IdStyle’s NYE post and I thought you would definitly want to know a little more about her.
Photographed by Robert Barton-Taylor
What are some highlights from your work this year?
It’s been a busy year. In September, I designed Running Mates an indie feature starring Henry Winkler, DJ Qualls and Graham Greene. I also designed another feature in December - a sci-fi thriller where I got to built an alien costume using foam, poly urethane, a gas mask, wet suit - It’s great to get your hands dirty.
Describe your Idiosyncratic Style?
Urban Confusion! My style suits the moment and my mood.
Your signature scent?
Gaultier Le Classique & Madame.
Photographed by Robert Barton-Taylor
Your fashion icon?
David Bowie - He can pull off so many looks & just keeps getting better with age.
Your favorite childhood game?
Making sock puppets.
Name the most influential artist on your work/life?
Chanel, Balenciaga, Terry Gilliam, Wes Anderson, Zombies & Zombie Fighters.
Photographed by Robert Barton-Taylor
The worst fashion crime you ever committed?
My ginormous raver pants. I made them myself because I didn’t think the store-bought ones flared enough. My mother said I was sweeping the floors with them.
Your ‘old faithful’ - most worn piece of clothing?
Probably my Hunter rain boots - practical and fashionable.
What celebrity would you most want to work with?
I’d love to design a film with Cohen Brothers or Wes Anderson and of course, Terry Gilliam. In terms of actors - Penelope Cruise. It would probably be really fun or total hell - either way I’d love work with her - she’s such a brilliant actress. I’m also a huge Jeff Bridges fan - I’d love to dress him!
Photographed by Robert Barton-Taylor
Your worst guilty pleasure?
Meat!
Your favorite pair of shoes?
My Tom’s wrap boots.
What’s next?
In addition to film gigs, I’m designing & sewing a mini-collection of blouses and dresses with a 50’s twist - hoping to get the ball rolling in the off-season to have a collection ready for Spring ‘10. Stay tuned for more info…
Photographeb by Robert Barton-Taylor
Tags: Melissa Stewart, Running Mates, Toronto Costume Designer, Urban Confusion
December 31st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Great interview! I’d never heard of Melissa before but now Im def. going to watch for her work!
December 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
congrats!! awesome feature,loved this designer!
January 4th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Plus she is ridiculously adorable, great photo set.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
I just might have to steal her hair color. It’s perfect peroxide blonde.
January 5th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Great interview and love the wrap boots.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
She looks like so much fun! I love her shoe collection.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I love the wrap boots too - and what an adorable dog!
Also, those heart accoutrements on her shoes in the very first photo make me want to improvise my own DIY version.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Cute girl, love the post!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Love the hairdo!!!