Isabella Charles
| Isabella Charles | |
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| Born | |
| Died | |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Years Active | 2020-present |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Website | https://www.isabella-charles.com/ |
Isabella Charles is an Australian fashion designer. She's the owner and founder of her eponymous label, Isabella Charles (brand).
Early Life
Charles has been obsessed with fashion for as long as she can remember, and she used to dress and style herself when she was younger, that eventually turned into her starting to make her own clothes with her first sewing machine.[1]
At the age of 15, she showcased a few outfits during a student runway show, where she was approached by a photographer who wanted to arrange a photoshoot. That lead to her creating her own portfolio which she showcased on her social media channels.[2]
Charles was later approached by more photographers and stylists, which gave her a strong set of connections within the industry. Her work was later published internationally and in Australia.[3]
Career
Charles created initially created the brand as part of a passion project.[4]
Charles has worked on collections for Berlin, Paris and Australian fashion weeks.[5]
She was nominated for the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize in 2025, for her look 'The Hunter' which was created entirely from uncut deadstock leather. It featured a backless asymmetric skirt which could be worn in multiple ways. The leathers used featured goatskin and kangaroo leathers.[6]
Style
Techniques
Her designs adopt unconventional silhouettes, while playing with elements of both femininity and masculinity. Charles loves to mix different fabrics in her garments such as sheer, and leather.[7]
She points out that there's definitely an architectural influence in her designs, and that she's inspired by certain fabrics and silhouettes. With her original concept sometimes evolving into a different design, showcasing her adaptation skills.[8]
Themes
Charles' brand explores alternative aspects of fashion, experimenting with avant-garde designs and a nonconformist approach to trends. She uses a lot of dark monochromatic colours and deadstock Australian made fabrics.[9][10]
Collections
Charles has designed and created five collections to date.
| Title | Season | Date | Location | Looks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLITUDE | 2020 | Australia | |||
| INFERNO | 2021 | Australia | |||
| EPHEMERAL | 2023 | Australia | |||
| REFORMATION | 2024 | Australia | |||
| PURGATORIO | 2025 | Australia |
References
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=Since%20I%20can%20remember%20I%20have%20been%20obsessed%20with%20fashion.%20From%20a%20very%20young%20age%2C%20I%20was%20not%20only%20dressing%20but%20styling%20myself%2C%20which%20then%20turned%20into%20making%20my%20own%20clothes%20with%20my%20very%20first%20sewing%20machine.%20I%20loved%20to%20watch%20the%20runway%20shows%20and%20be%20inspired%20by%20luxury%20fashion.
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=I%20was%2015,social%20media%20(Instagram).
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=I%20was%20contacted,wide%20and%20internationally
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=The%20Isabella%20Charles%20brand%20began%20as%20a%20passion%20project%20as%20a%20product%20of%20the%20designer%E2%80%99s%20creativity%20and%20desire%20to%20design%20and%20make%20her%20own%20clothing
- ↑ https://www.isabella-charles.com/about#:~:text=AFTER%20FORMALLY%20STUDYING%20FASHION%20DESIGN%20AND%20GAINING%20INTERNATIONAL%20INDUSTRY%20EXPERIENCE%2C%20HAVING%20WORKED%20ON%20COLLECTIONS%20FOR%20BERLIN%2C%20PARIS%20AND%20AUSTRALIAN%20FASHION%20WEEKS
- ↑ https://www.wethemakers.com.au/vote/#:~:text=Created%20entirely%20from,ethical%20high%20fashion.
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=I%20love%20to%20combine%20lots%20of%20different%20fabrics%2C%20such%20as%20sheers%20with%20leathers%20and%20sequins%2C%20maintaining%20a%20very%20high%20end%20and%20luxe%20look.
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=I%20am%20always,love%20that%20also!
- ↑ https://www.theinspiredco.io/isabella-charles-2#:~:text=The%20Isabella%20Charles%20aesthetic%20is%20bold%2C%20generally%20with%20a%20quite%20dark%20colour%20scheme.%20My%20designs%20convey%20power%20and%20individuality.
- ↑ https://www.isabella-charles.com/about#:~:text=THE%20BRAND%20REFUTES%20MASS%20PRODUCTION%20AND%20VALUES%20HANDMADE%20MANUFACTURING%2C%20WITH%20ALL%20PIECES%20MADE%20TO%20ORDER%20IN%20OUR%20HINTERLAND%20QUEENSLAND%20DESIGN%20STUDIO.%C2%A0%20ALL%20MATERIALS%20ARE%20AUSTRALIAN%20SOURCED%20AND%20PRIMARILY%20DEADSTOCK%2C%20CONTRIBUTING%20TO%20LONG%20TERM%20SUSTAINABILITY%20GOALS%20AND%20REDUCING%20PRODUCTION%20WASTE.
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