about aud c:
Nothing scares me more than change, but nothing compares to the amount of joy, pain, and ultimately growth I have experienced during moments of (often unplanned) great change. When I allow myself to surrender and adapt to the flow of life, I experience things I never thought possible. My work is centered around fluidity and adaptability to encourage myself and others to live in the present and welcome, rather than resist, the uncertain and spontaneous.
aud c: creates adaptable, playful pieces to enable wearers to embrace uncertainty. Designed first and foremost upon the wearers’ interaction with the garments, these living, breathing pieces aim to communicate concepts through the user’s experience. The pieces aim to reimagine our relationship with our garments by providing opportunities for intimate interactions, which ultimately build emotional durability.
Valuing longevity, the pieces are designed to adapt to meet wearers’ changing needs—transcending seasons, prioritizing function, and/or providing numerous styling possibilities. Each detail is thoughtfully designed for a specific reason.
aud c: invites wearers to play and form a new, personal relationship with the garment throughout each use.
To pull pieces or for other inquiries, please contact info@audsmiley.com
by audrey chen
Currently in Toronto, Canada, Audrey holds a B.Des with distinction in Fashion Design from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Minor in Business Essentials. During her studies, she completed a study exchange semester at UAL: London College of Fashion in fashion design & development. Find more about Audrey’s work experience on LinkedIn.
awards/achievements
2024
Design+Technology Lab/Design Fabrication Zone Student Grant Recipient
INLAND spring pop up at Toronto Eaton Centre
Solo exhibit & pop-up event (at the Fashion Zone, 110 Bond St.)
2023
NAMSB Foundation Inc. Jack C. Lebowitz Menswear Award
Top 10 Finalist for Industry Specialized Project with John England Irish Linen
(at UAL:London College of Fashion, Fashion Design & Development Course)
Fashion Art Toronto Fall 2023 runway show
2022
Annie Krivy Award - recognizing tailoring/draping skills
FASHION Magazine Travel Award
Artist in Development Grant Recipient (funded by KAIROS Theatre)
2020
Dogwood District Authority Award for Textiles
creating playful pieces centered around interaction, adaptability & play
crossing and parting> knitwear
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