About Eredità & Adesso
A Fusion of Creative Heritage & Contemporary Vision
In 2018, Eredità & Adesso was founded by Chris and Anne Chaisty, a creative duo united by their passion for art, design, and sustainable fashion. Their story began at the prestigious Central Saint Martins, where they developed their craft in fashion design and illustration.
Together, they have built successful careers across fashion accessory design, publishing, and illustration. Their work has appeared in leading publications including Vogue, I-D, Elle Decoration, Time Out, and Punch, as well as on Penguin book covers and throughout the music press.
The team at Eredità & Adesso is a collective of experienced creatives who share a commitment to quality, sustainability, and artistic expression. They are passionate about fostering creativity in others and offer work placements to students aspiring to pursue higher education in design.
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Our Journey
Drawing on many years of industry and teaching experience, Chris & Anne launched the Eredità & Adesso brand in 2018. They began by showcasing and selling their distinctive creations at major events across the UK and through a series of pop-up shops.
As their following grew, they opened their first dedicated space in Belper, Derbyshire, in March 2023. This milestone allowed them to broaden their offering, introducing an expanded product range and a variety of art classes led by highly qualified tutors.
In 2025, Eredità & Adesso moved into Derby City Centre, marking the next stage of the brand’s growth with the opening of their NEW Gift Shop in the heart of the city centre.
Our Team
Anne Chaisty
Anne Chaisty, co-founder of Eredità & aDesso, is a multidisciplinary creative whose career spans industry and higher education for fashion design, jewellery, millinery, illustration & fashion show production.
Studying to post-graduate level at the renowned Central Saint Martins, Anne has developed a distinctive artistic voice that blends craftsmanship, style, and a deep appreciation for sustainable design.
Her work has featured in leading publications including Vogue, I-D, and Elle Decoration. As well as in show production for both London Fashion Week & Graduate Fashion Week. Anne’s journey has taken her all around the world as an external examiner for international fashion courses in Hong Kong, Singapore, India & São Paulo (Brazil).
Alongside her husband, Chris, Anne co-founded Eredità & Adesso in 2018, bringing together their shared passion for art and design to create a brand rooted in originality, quality, and creativity.
Her work remains driven by a commitment to thoughtful design, artistic expression, and inspiring others through creativity.
Chris Chaisty
Chris Chaisty is an illustrator & co-founder of Eredità & aDesso, whose work blends expressive linework, bold character, and a finely tuned sense of storytelling. A graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins, Chris began his career in illustration and design, with publishings across; Time Out, Punch, Penguin, and the UK Music Press.
Known for his original artwork & high-quality giclée prints, Chris brings a distinctive energy to every piece—balancing technical skill with a playful, intuitive creative voice.
In 2018, Chris co-founded Eredità & aDesso with Anne, uniting their artistic talents to build a brand centred on craftsmanship, style, and meaningful design.
Chris continues to spearhead the illustration and fine art industry, his work is at the heart of Eredità & Adesso—vibrant, imaginative, and unmistakably his own.
Dave
With experience in the fashion industry, Dave joined Ereditá & aDesso as a sales assistant after meeting Anne while working in Derby. What started as volunteering soon grew into a close friendship, and Dave has since become the ever-glamorous face of the sales team.
Freyja
Freyja is a sales assistant, model & muse at Ereditá & aDesso, mentored by Anne, she is developing her own path in the fashion industry. Alongside fashion, Freyja is also a keen writer, and currently studying Business at Derby University.
