Brady Drose is an Artist, Fashion Designer, Pattern Maker, Tailor. He is a graduate of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago where he completed his Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA 2015) in their Fashion Design Department. He also studied Illustration and completed a minor in Art History.
Since his Graduation he has Lived and Worked in New York City and Chicago, Illinois. His Work has Been Featured in British Vogue, Harperz Bazaar Vietnam, Women’s Wear Daily, New York Fashion Week, Chicago Fashion Week. He has worked Luxury Retail Sales for Raf Simons Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Flagship on Madison Avenue in NYC, where he worked with the team to to open Raf’s Vision of the Flagship Boutique. He also Has Worked in Prada’s Epicenter Store in SoHo, NYC as a Leather Goods and Women’s Wear Specialist.
In his Art Practice he has maintained a full list of varied freelance work ranging from Illustration projects, to custom dress making, and sample sewing. He has styled photoshoots for One Model Management, and assisted in commercial styling projects for The New York Times, Harpers Bazaar, Hornitos, Modele, AARP, Jockey, among others.
In 2022 He received an assistant wardrobe credit for a new television series from Octaine Rich Productions which is currently in Post production.
He Currently is Teaching Fashion Design and Fashion Illustration in The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Continuing Studies Department, and Teaching in the Textiles Department at Lillstreet Arts Center in Chicago,IL.
Ore-ida Custom Bean Bag Chair for “National Couch Potato Day” Instagram Post
7’x7’ bean bag chair. Custom digitally printed Cotton Twill, Custom Woven Label with Vinyl Covering.
Crinkle Fry Costume for Ore-Ida/ Kraft.
Made from EVA Foam, Cotton Jersey, and painted in acrylic
Academy Awards 2024 Instagram Post for Pringles. Custom Shoes. Ft Magnet closures for heels.
Photographed by Alex Wallbaum and Evan Sheehan
Produced by, Breakfast for Dinner
Met Gala post 2024 for Cheez-it
Custom made Cotton Muslin Skirt and Bodice with Cheez-it photo aplique.
Photographed by Alex Wallbaum and Evan Sheehan
Produced by, Breakfast for Dinner
Custom dress made from Vintage French Silk for Robin Richman’s Store.
Stylist. Brandon Frein assist by Brady Drose
Design By Helen Bischell for Parson School of design Thesis presentation.
Sewing and patterning by Brady Drose
Jacket and trouser made from custom printed silk Gazaar.