Shirt Smithson is named after Esther’s maternal family. Alison taught Soraya to sew, who taught Esther to sew. Three generations of stitchers.
Shirt Smithson combines traditional techniques with modern design. Using embroidery stitches, embellishment techniques, beading and quilting Esther creates stories in cloth.
Esther’s clothing is being worn around the world, her embroidery is held in collections in the UK, USA, Germany and Japan. She lives and works in London.
If you have ideas for bespoke garments, or collaboration please get in touch via email.
website photos taken by Lenara Choudhury. Please see more of her work here www.lenarachoudhury.co.uk