Yes, my name is Anarchy. Ella Anarchy, that is...
It started off as simply an alias. A "stage name", if you will, along the lines of Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, or Davey Havok. But it since then has evolved into something more. It is my alter ego. The creative spirit that takes over and fuels me when I need to be motivated. When I was a child, I used to draw pictures of outfits that I wanted for my Barbie doll. Outfits that only existed in my head. I had been designing clothing since before I even knew it was an actual career. Now, as an adult, following this career is all I think about. But instead of designing for dolls, I dream of designing for artists, musicians, and fearless fashion freaks. I want Anarchic Designs to be the label you turn to when you need to find your inner "rock star".
I'm inspired by music and the artists that produce it. Growing up, my home was always filled with the sounds of my father and brother playing guitar and drums, or blaring all kinds of music through giant speakers. I've always had a desire inside me to be able to make musical art myself, but after four and a half years of dabbling in Violin, I realized it was not my gift. Instead, I decided to try my hand at sewing - another art form I grew up around, thanks to my amazing mother and grandmother.
When it comes to types of music, I love everything from Electronic, Goth and Industrial styles to Classic Punk, Glam, Alternative Rock to Metal. (FYI: My favourite band is Kill Hannah). There is nothing I love more than lying in the dark with earphones on, blaring my favourite songs, over and over. When I close my eyes I get visions that often become new designs. My eyes and ears are always open. Ever heard of the saying that goes "great minds think alike"? Being a fashion designer is almost like being a musician. To put it simply, Fashion and Music are my life... and I hope to change the faces of both with my art.
But instead of writing songs, we sketch clothes.
Instead of working on an album, we work on collections.
Instead of putting on a concert, we put on a runway show.
Designing and making clothes has been the avenue that has allowed me to express myself and my emotions as a musician would, especially since I can't sing or write songs.