Chelsea Billingsley, better known as Chelsea B, always knew she’d be an artist. With her latest collection, “Give Them Their Flowers,” the crochet streetwear designer pays tribute to her great-grandmother and great-uncle, both of whom have left a lasting impact on her life in different ways. Pauline Winters, her great-grandmother, was also an avid crocheter, and her great-uncle, Spurgeon Jake Winters, was a member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party who was killed at 19.
After high school, Billingsley earned her BFA in surface design and textiles, with a minor in fashion design, from Savannah College of Art and Design. What began as a hobby turned into a business venture when her “Sunshine” dress went viral on Facebook. “It was the first dress I’ve ever done,” she says. In just under two days, she intricately crocheted an ethereal, floor-length honey yellow gown with a mermaid-esque silhouette.
Billingsley’s innovative perspective on streetwear sets her apart from others in the industry, blending traditional design elements with contemporary street style to create sustainable garments that are both stylish and functional. She finds inspiration in the lively world around her, with nature and Chicago’s dynamic cultural landscape as her main muses. Music and color also play a role. “It’s a melting pot, and that’s been a key to who I am,” she says about the city.
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