dr. Kestutis Lekeckas: Alpaca Men
JSC Kelemana, Kestutis Lekeckas, Lithuania
Kęstutis Lekeckas is a designer whose works are not popping up, but all are supplemented with exceptional and delicate details. Creating original construction and making the most of material properties are very important for a designer, he is influenced by his education and scientific work, he is a doctor of materials engineering and technology. The designer likes to surprise the consumer, striving for the original solutions of the garment to be discovered and noticed not immediately, but gradually, giving additional satisfaction and surprise to both the consumer and the observer. In his recent work, Kęstutis draws the most inspiration from Lithuanian heritage and ideas of a sustainable lifestyle and seeks to contribute to sustainable development at the same time giving people joy. The collection of men’s jackets “re Created” made from sewing waste was awarded gold in the prestigious “design award and competition” in 2021.
Kęstutis Lekeckas has been working in the fashion industry since 1999, at the beginning he provided costume design and construction services for other brands, at the same time a clothing design studio appeared, which provides the highest level of tailoring services for individual clients. Seven years ago, Kęstutis founded his own name men’s fashion house, which he manages, creates, and develops the collections. This year fashion house leKeckas was recognized us „Designer Clothing Retailer of the Year“ by Baltic prestige award.