IdStyle File - Melissa Stewart
Thursday, December 31st, 2009Toronto 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.
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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
