The boys behind Chauncey are designers Mal Harry and David Jaskiewicz whom, it would seem, were partnered by fate.
Coming from graphic design, illustration and fashion backgrounds, both designers have a love of effortlessness and oddity. Their talents and interests have merged to focus on challenging conventional design beliefs and pushing boundaries. As a team they work organically and most decisions are made quickly and instinctively, without the concept being over-worked, resulting in clothing that is loud, fun and easy to wear.
Chauncey's philosophy revolves around dynamic design using high performance sport and luxury fabrics to produce versatile garments with a focus on tailoring. Chauncey makes get-up to dress your second self in.
Designer/s:
David Jaskiewicz & Mal Harry
Launched (year):
2006
My Day Job is/was:
The boy in the bookstore and the brickie's labourer.
My very first completed design was:
In sleep deprived delirium whilst cutting patterns for our first range, we concocted various head garments and loin cloths from scraps of t-shirting. These became mandatory uniforms for all involved throughout the production run.
The best advice I've ever been given:
A great way to find your way around is to allow yourself to get lost for a while.
My greatest inspiration is:
Performance
A word of power that best describes or encapsulate your design ethos:
Performance
A single sentence that perfectly describes your collection for Spring/Summer 07-08 :
Costumes that are just the ticket for a cheeky creature to sport when on the prowl for pleasure.
Your understanding/interpretation of this year's theme of 'reflection':
A chance to be trapped by what is and what has been.
A chance to be liberated by what is and what will come.
Stockists:
Saints - Mount Lawley & Subiaco
Wanderlust - Fremantle
Tade ...So Chic - Applecross
United 81 - Margaret River
Milc - Dunsborough
