Rome, Italy based fashion design and production.

We use that expertise to innovate from concept to launch, for clients and with factories all over the world. We specialize in European and Italian designs, hand-rendered technical and creative designs, patterns and sampling, and EU factories, to maximize both quality and value in production.

As the world rapidly changes, supply chain models are being redesigned, to meet major and imperative needs: sustainability, transparency and quality. Italy has built its beloved culture around its craftsmanship, and it too has suffered through the globalization of manufacturing. As we all come back to our roots, so does Italy, as their timeless quality is now more valued than ever before. Giardina Atelier was founded to meet this demand - to create a modern design experience with timeless skills and attention to detail.

Giardina Atelier prides itself on small-batch designs, custom work, bespoke, and one-of-a-kind pieces and smaller batch MOQs. With our beloved and trusted teams in Italy; Chelsea oversees sample-making, private appointments, wholesale for emerging fashion brands, and is a trusted consulting leader on larger teams.

Giardina Atelier offers a white glove premiere service, and prides itself on  a personalized design and production experience, a la carte. Our clients are kept in lockstep with every stage in the design and production process, with regular updates and check-n calls and/or video conferences to update collection progress. The documentation of the design and production process is communicated through detailed photos and videos which can be used as promotional content for website and social media platforms, to promote a brand and collection.

A studied and passionate artist at heart, Chelsea is a progressive and accomplished womenswear fashion designer, and the founder of Giardina Atelier. Her work has been described as sensual, thoughtful, ethereal and whimsical. Her abilities range from intricate lingerie to ready-to-wear, and couture. Her approach to design is incomplete without great service, care, and a truly unique experience. She is a proven professional, and prides herself on collaboration and attention to detail, through every step of production.

She graduated with a bachelor of arts (B.A.) undergraduate degree from The University of California Santa Barbara, and an associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree from The Parsons School of Design in New York City. While at Parsons, she trained under renowned professors Steven Farem, Caroline Simonelli, and Karen Rippy. She continues to train in Italian ‘alta moda’ techniques, many being lifelong artisanal skills.  She splits her time between Rome, San Diego and Austin. @chelsea_clishem

CLIENTS OF NOTE Badgley Mischka Couture (New York), Apprentice, The Row (New York), Production Assistant/ Yes London (Naples, Italy), Ready-to-Wear Team, Niccoli Ricami (Rome, Italy), Haute Couture, Embroidery Designer BRANDS OF NOTE Fendi, Dior, Gucci, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, The Row, Gedebe.

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