FASHION
Marija Kulušić / Marija Kulusic / Individual Manner
Inspiration: Individual manner starts from Rembrandt's depiction of the goddess Minerva and it looks at the baroque woman in several segments; There are strong contrasts and hand-dyed fabrics, of which many garments are made. Materials and techniques: The fabrics are dyed with natural dyes like those used in Baroque, and the earthy tones are achieved by the tannin compounds found in various plants. The element of underwear is also flowing
Elhana Idrizović / Hanuschka Design / Femina
Inspiration: The silhouette is inspired by men’s suits from the 40’s and 50’s and seeks to point out a woman's constant transformation in society, focusing on her skills and knowledge, rather than her figure. The collection is dedicated to women as a symbol of the human rights movement, so the unique pieces are named after the ladies who managed to do the impossible in their time, thus paving the way
Melissanthi Spei / Carnival Demon ( A long farewell to all my greatness )
Inspiration: From the beginning this project was an exploration of my cultural roots. I am from Greece, and grew up there. Now comes the time, after living in the United Kingdom for a decade, to acknowledge the fact that my roots have been blended with others and now I am becoming a hybrid between cultures that overlap and try to overrule one another. The title, a quotation from Henry VIII, by British
Designers Association BFW DESIGN COLLECTIVE / WHITE DAY
Inspiration: Interpretation of the non-material cultural heritage of Serbia through a modern fashion (applied) artistic expression. All four of fashion designers continue to occupy themselves with the elements of Serbian cultural heritage, which lies within their personal preferences, and to ponder over fashion design as means of communication with our common background. In terms of creativity, it is also a complex and challenging task because it compels these fashion
Şansım Adali / SUDI ETUZ / FW19 ‘The lost feelings wardrobe’
Inspiration: Istanbul’s rich architectural and cultural history continuously influences Şansım’s collections. She also noted the grandiose door of the Dolmabahçe Palace as inspiration for her signature sleeves. But she is not only inspired by the cultural heritage of the city but also by its geographical shape and with people... especially women’s stories. I’m also inspired by my daughters and how they make me feel. Materials and techniques: Collection mainly
Nikolay Bozhilov for FSK / Transformations: FROM the Slavic Clothing Tradition TO Contemporary Designs
Inspiration: The main inspiration comes from the tradition named “Nestinarstvo”, which has been named by UNESCO as a Bulgarian intangible cultural heritage and it is a ritual where a dance on hot coil is being performed by barefoot men and women, dressed in traditional Bulgarian costumes. Another major inspiration point is a specific element from the Bulgarian traditional costume, named “gaytan”. It is a key element in the national
Ioana Ciolacu / THE KNOT DRESS and Bare Necessities Cruise 2020
Inspiration: This outfit plays around with the reinterpretation of haute couture. Made entirely of recycled scraps, it aims to mimic both the shape and the laborious techniques of haute couture, with a twist of sustainability. The production of this piece lasted for two month - from cutting the pieces to assemble it, which was all done manually, using only selected scraps from our previous collections. Materials and techniques: Combining
Yiorgos Eleftheriades / INTERPLAY AW20
Inspiration: AW20 collection looks into gracious sophistication aligned with precision and essential longevity. In the original and timeless spirit of the house, the AW20 collection establishes witty dialectics between intriguing elements and urban bohemian forms. The collection’s realism intensely explores innovation and sustainability achieving a quality of uncompromising individuals who stand out as modern conquerors or peaceful revolutionists. Materials and techniques: natural and eco-friendly fabrics and introducing the concept
Dora Abodi / ABODI / MYTHOLOGY
Inspiration: Abodi loves to create painfully beautiful things, her style can be defined as conceptual baroque futurism and you are welcomed in her TWIN UNISUS EMPIRE with her words; ‘’Citizens of ABODI Universe - Unicorns, pegasi, unisi, spaceship owners, timetraveller party people, teleportation experts, dreamers, galactic beauties, extraterrestial creatures, movie stars, popstars... - are all part of this magic land...Are you ready to arrive to ABODI Universe?” Materials and
Zoltán Tóth / CZECHOSLOVAK SUMMER 2020
Inspiration: .”I rang up my mum during quarantine, and asked her to send me photos from our vacations”, says the designer. He then went combining the 80s and 90s with cuts and frames of Slovak and Moravian folk costumes. He used to spend every summer in his native Slovakia or in Bohemia and never has he been to the sea with his family (and for many of us, this
TIQE by Petra Balvínová / AW2020
Inspiration: Petra Balvínová iconic floral leaf detail collages are this year presented differently. Dresses are created as works of art, where each aplique will be original, and created as a solitaire for a specific client. A novelty in this collection is limited series of printed scarves designed by the illustrator Janka Letková, who imprinted her talent in the drawings so that the monstera leafs on the scarf literally came
Krenare Rugova / VIVID II s/s 20
Inspiration: VIVID II s/s 20 started as a collection of brightness and hope. Fabric manipulation is always an important aspect of the brands collections. Fabric hand painting in harmony with structural construction characterizes this collection. Our mission is to create with care for the environment and community while remaining contemporary and bold. Materials and techniques: Natural fabrics were hand painted with vivid colors, a long process of mixing hues,