DESIGN
Antoniya Yordanova and Kristina Butchvarova / KNAPP│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: The 1950s, romanticism, layering, sweet Bulgarian roses. This extremely romantic and gen-tle collection takes us to the Garden of Thumbelina. Pastel jacquards with stylized flowers serve as the basis of the series of six dresses. A special feature of the collection is represented by the generous presence of tulle and tulle net. FILE Collection or creation: Hidden garden
Monika Drápalová│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: A collection that plays with the idea of exaggerating the world of new technologies. There is another parallel world of organized structures or chaos, which in its free graphic form returns back to the basic forces of nature. The collection was created in cooperation with the painter Anna Issa Sotolova. FILE Collection or creation: Dreamer Brand: Monika Drápalová in cooperation with Free
Jiri Kalfar / JIRI KALFAR│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: This statement look is from “The heritage” collection. It represents the brand - not only in terms of its design but also in the choice of materials and techniques. It is a statement design piece as well as a sustainable piece that takes into account our planet and the need for changes in fashion. This outfit was worn by the top model Alina Baikova at the 2017 Cannes
Marta Miljanić│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: I was looking for an inspiration in an intriguing lifestyle of certain musicians who would sometimes lead bizarre lives which pulled out from them the very best, and consequently it is their creativity that was left behind. I tried to convey that energy to the collection as well as my personal experience, emotions and the elements of what I truly love.
Mirjana Šarac│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: Male strength and vulnerability. A rock and the earth, water and fire, the sun and wind. The one who wears this collection is in command of these elements and wears them within oneself. For this collection the designer won a prestigious “Elle fashion award” for the most memorable collection on the 34th Belgrade Fashion Week. FILE Collection or creation: Male strength
Je Suis Belle / Dalma Dévényi and Tibor Kiss│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: Their concept is, and has been from the very beginning, constantly intertwined with various branches of art, especially with visual arts. Their core intellectual values are based on traditional techniques and on placing folk art into a contemporary frame. Every collection has been developed by using a complex system of references: the pieces always reflect current social and cultural changes. Dalma Dévényi and Tibor Kiss founded
Evgenija Zafirovska / The architecture of movement
Inspiration: Kenzo Tange is a phenomenal modern architect who has rebuilt my hometown Skopje. I researched the patterns and structures of his buildings for this collection. The incredible angles and lines, triangles, squares, and rectangles, all somehow harmoniously blending together. Credits Collection or creation The architecture of movement Brand Evgenija Zafirovska Designer and / or studio Evgenija Zafirovska Year
Boris Čalić│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: Zaha Hadid and her opus of round architectural forms. Dresses are often based on diagonal lines, and so are the elements of her architecture. Both buildings and dresses require an underlying structure, which is another element that the two disciplines have in common. My vision is to put Salome in modern frames, to present her as the woman of the future far ahead of her time, but still
Lilla Cséfalvay│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: Dutch still life paintings from the 17th century and their symbolism. The vanitas-symbols of these paintings refer to the meaninglessness and transience of our lives. Such symbols for example are skulls, clocks, books, sand glasses, candles, flowers, fruits, and little insects. These are the symbols of fertility, the richness of life, but also of decay and death. FILE Collection or creation:
Tryfonas Modestou│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: Memorabilia: Romantic Femininity, ”Endangered Species” I developed my own prints for my collection by mixing traditional patterns with a modern element such as QR Code. My muse is a powerful woman, yet elegant and sensitive. Her delicate side is visible to only few people and it is difficult to figure it out. FILE Collection or creation: Romantic Femininity Brand: Tryfonas Modestou Designer and / or
Andra Clitan / MA RA MI│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: MA RA MI has been created by the designer Andra Clitan in her desire to make a fusion between Romanian traditional costumes and different cultures from all over the world. MA RA MI is a platform where multicultural crafts become limited edition designs, rendered through modern techniques and sustainable fabrics whilst still preserving craftsmanship elements. MA RA MI was created by the designer Andra Clitan in her desire
Iulia Ghenea & Emilia Tudoran / IE Chlothing│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Inspiration: The two designers were exploring cuts and patterns of the Romanian national costumes and on the basis of these national costumes they created avantgarde couture outfits. FILE Collection or creation: SANTOLINA Brand: IE Clothing Designer and / or studio: Iulia Ghenea & Emilia Tudoran / IE Chlothing Photography: Stefan Dani Materials and techniques: special handmade stiches and fabric manipulations which were both based on the