Galeria Echo, ul Świętokrzyska 20, 25-406 Kielce at.17.00 free entry
We would like to invite you to a fashion show of extraordinary designers representing Off Fashion generation
Izabela Biskupska a designer who lives in Kielce. She is a graduate of the International School of Costume and Costume Design in Warsaw. She graduated with honours from the aforementioned school. The finalist of the following competitions: Off Fashion 2018 in Kielce, Radom Fashion Show and Złota Nitka/Golden Thread 2018 in Łódź.
Description of the collection:Her diploma collection called “Soul Glow” was inspired by the poem of Kazimierz Przerwa – Tetmajer “W lesie”/”In the Forest”.
A variety of forms and elements complementing each other manifest themselves in the foreground of my collection for women. These components inextricably harmonize with other elements creating an entity which is ordered, aesthetic and unique. Handmade sweaters serve as the key element of this collection. The designs represent a balanced colour scheme: navy blue, white, steel, blue and emerald green. Sculptural accessories supported by the brilliance of embroidery applied in these designs provide the recipient with pleasant aesthetic experiences. Numerous different carefully selected, thought out elements were combined into one coherent and harmonious entity.
Wioletta Podsiadlik, born in 1978 in Czestochowa. A graduate of Clothing School in Czestochowa with a heavy tailoring profile. A few years of professional work in a clothing factory allowed her to gain experience and improve her skills. At the same time, she completed postgraduate economic school as well. She specialized in accounting and trade market. She has been the owner of a fashion atelier for 14 years. She designs and makes clothes on her own based on individual orders from customers. She has published numerous articles in magazines such as Ellements Magazine, Vouge Itallia, Dark Beauty Magazine and many others. The participants of the program Voice of Poland 2017 took part in her projects. This year’s graduate of the Krakow School of Art (SAPU) majoring in fashion design.
Description of the collection:KUNA YALA The motifs, customs and vivid colours characteristic for the Indians from “KunaYala” tribe served as the inspiration for the collection. The colourful elements visible in the collection were made using mola technique. The aforementioned technique involves overlapping several layers of colourful fabrics, cutting out applications and stitching. The resulting colourful patterns depicts animals, plants or geometrical elements which serve as the main component of the collection.
Anna Pruszanowska, graduate of the International School of Costume and Costume Design in Warsaw and the University of Warsaw majoring in Iberian studies. She was born and still lives in Warsaw.
A lover of art, architecture and modern design. She perceives the fashion as one of the fields of art which provides her with an outlet for her artistic expression. A supporter of minimalism and a clean, simple form.
She is a person with passion for travelling who is not afraid of new challenges. In 2015 she moved to Barcelona for a year. In Barcelona she studied the Spanish language and literature at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. During her studies at MSKPU she participated in the preparation of fashion shows presenting the art of Polish designers, such as Michał Szulc. Thanks to these shows she discovered the secrets of presenting the collection and fashion events organization. She thinks that if one wants to succeed on the fashion market, he or she has to get acquainted with its structure concerning numerous levels. In 2016 she participated in a three-month internship in the fashion department of Viva! Moda magazine where she got learnt the secrets of communication with the recipient, product presentation and marketing in the press. In August 2017 she completed the course devoted to creation of new concepts in fashion at the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London. During that period she discovered innovative methods of seeking inspiration necessary to create expressive contemporary collections. Studies at the best school concerning clothing design in the world awakened the designer’s creativity and shaped her characteristic style. The concept of her Clear Space diploma collection was born during the trip to the capital of Great Britain. Consequently, Anna qualified for the semi-finals of XX edition of the competition for designers and fashion enthusiasts titled OFF Fashion and the quarterfinals of the 9th edition of the international Fashion Designer Awards.
Anna speaks five foreign languages, she is fluent in English and Spanish.
Description of the collection: Clear Space collection designed by Anna Pruszanowska was inspired by modernist architecture. One can admire oversized forms framed in the concept of minimalism. The clear message is visible in her projects. The concept of purity, repeatability and clarity was included in a form of strong, geometric elements present in the projects. Moreover, the collection is based on a contrasts present on the surface of fabrics. Natural, soft wool was combined with artificial and rigid plastic as well as with rubber. Thanks to this process the artist obtained exaggerated shapes in case of sleeves or pockets. Clothes constitute a type of construction placed on the human body, they do not adhere to the body, but only cover it, letting in the air between the surface of the skin and material. The collection was named Clear Space as its major inspiration refers to the aforementioned purity, impeccable and simple industrial interiors. At the same time the projects consist of clothes offering free space to the person wearing them, both physical freedom of movement, convenience as well as the freedom of expressing oneself. They contain the essence of openness and individuality.
The designer’s collection was qualified for the semi-finals of the 20th edition of the competition for designers and fashion enthusiasts OFF Fashion and the quarterfinals of the 9th edition of the international Fashion Designer Awards.
Alex A. Szczurek (b. 1996) she lives and creates in Wrocław. She graduated from the School of Art in Krakow. Apart from art and fashion she focuses on the design. The artist aims at creating “beauty.” The aforementioned beauty can be found both in images and usable objects. Beauty is my priority. She loves lines, simple geometry and typography.
Description of the collection:The art of finding the correct context. The effect of an artistic interpretation of the designer’s personal feelings and experiences. The collection refers to the human being’s situation in the context of interpersonal relations, space and the ways that a human being is to follow. Dark colours, layering, raw finishes, aggressive cuts, original quilts, trellis, the ability to dress the object in several manners, it symbolizes anxiety, impotence and effort associated with everyday search for oneself. What becomes the grounds of the creation of both ourselves and the reality.
Magdalena Wilk-Dryło
Description of the collection:A collection inspired by pop – art which refers to the mass culture of the 1960s. It is a collection corresponding to the urban lifestyle of New York. Intensity and definitely contrasting colours represent the hectic pace and energy of a big city. The positive chaos of intense colours, bold colours which constitute contrast are the essence of the entire collection. Funny accessories, original prints, embroidery, applications and pop-art style hand-painted patterns in the style serve as the key element of this collection.
Paulina Pikiel
Description of the collection:„Metropolitan Samurai- współczesna interpretacja ubioru samuraja””Metropolitan Samurai” collection depicts a Japanese warrior placed in a modern context. Traditional Japanese clothing forms were combined with modern avant-garde and nonchalance associated with the street look. All clothes can be rearranged into different sets freely. Each silhouette offers a raw spatial form made from scratch while the prints take over the decorative functions. The materials used in this collection include cotton canvas and cotton knitwear. I created a unisex collection underlining the universal nature of samurai costumes. The collection is based on colours such as black and gray. These colours emphasizes the form and print. It is a slightly bolder version of prêt-à-porter intended for recipients of all ages who have a defined taste and style.
