Meet
CHLOE STEWART
Creative & Founder
Chloe Stewart studied Textiles at the University of Leeds, specialising in knitwear and embroidery. After graduating, she moved to London to work with pioneering British sustainable designer Phoebe English, whose work is widely recognised for championing slow fashion, responsible production, and transparency within the industry. During her time there, Chloe developed a deep understanding of the fundamental role textiles play in fashion, from fabric sourcing and construction to the craftsmanship and processes that underpin truly thoughtful design.
Following her time with Phoebe, Chloe went on to work with the editorial styling teams at Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Harrods Magazine, before moving into the world of celebrity styling, assisting renowned stylist Nicky Yates.
Over five years working alongside Nicky, Chloe helped style some of the world’s most celebrated actors and public figures for major red carpet events, including the Oscars, the Met Gala and the BAFTAs. During this time, she worked with clients such as Carey Mulligan, Emma Raducanu, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Claire Foy and Felicity Jones. Being closely involved in the preparation of couture gowns destined for the red carpet gave Chloe a deep appreciation for the extraordinary craftsmanship behind high fashion, the intricate handwork and detailing that often goes unseen beyond a fleeting photograph.
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the fashion and events industry to a halt, Chloe used the unexpected pause to reconnect with her original craft. Isolating in the depths of Suffolk, she began honing her embroidery techniques and launched a small collection of brightly coloured T-shirts featuring hand-stitched motifs inspired by artists such as Matisse and Picasso. What began as a creative outlet quickly evolved into a custom embroidery business, producing bespoke shoes, jackets and table linens for clients seeking personalised designs.
Kenya had long played a meaningful role in Chloe’s life, and when she eventually felt the pull to leave London, Nairobi felt like the natural next chapter. After moving there, she saw an opportunity to take her embroidery beyond the craft itself and into something with a deeper purpose.
In 2024, she founded Chloe Stewart Collective, a hand-embroidery social enterprise based in Nairobi. The Collective trains women in the low-income Soweto settlement in Kayole in the art of hand embroidery, creating meaningful employment opportunities while supporting programmes in business and entrepreneurship education, English literacy, women’s health education, trauma counselling and mental wellbeing.
Through Chloe Stewart Collective, Chloe combines her love of craftsmanship with social impact, using embroidery not only as an art form but also as a tool for empowerment, community, and opportunity, one stitch at a time.
Chloe has exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for fashion and textiles. She has a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and now guides her clients' work, helping them create truly personal pieces. Highly trained in the beauty of fine detail and textile construction, Chloe brings a strong creative vision to every project. She supports clients throughout the bespoke process from initial ideas to the creation of unique embroidered pieces, including many commissioned for weddings and special occasions.
