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I am interested in topics such as self-expression, sexuality, and femininity. My fascination with the human body is the reason for choosing fashion design as ultimate form of expression.

I started in 2022, and took a break in 2023 to intern at Iris van Herpen. Bringing the focus back on my own creations, I am now working between Amsterdam and Sofia.

“My latest collection’s theme is knights and fairies coming together to enjoy a sophisticated tea party. “

My designs embody the essence of slow fashion, creating one of a kind pieces. Each garment is a testament to the fusion of sustainable practices and the use of high quality yarns, ensuring environmental consciousness. I use yarn as a material that allows me to work following my instincts and vision while expressing myself without limitations. I translate a specific feeling into a visual concept, and then create it.

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Peksert

I get my inspiration from different places but what brings them all together is I think my gratitude towards daily life. My mom’s old knitwear is inspirational to me because she made those clothes purely to be functional and for zero larger validation. I get inspired by the details of forgotten vintage pieces and by finding new materials to work with.

The design process starts with making textile samples, sketching doesn’t work for me. Then I start imagining which garment I’d like to use that textile sample for.

“I get inspired by the details of forgotten vintage pieces and by finding new materials to work with.”

I use a lot of yarns and push myself to make untraditional knitting samples, as well as making sure that I do know the basics. When I sew garments i try to incorporate embroidery onto it to make the store-bought textile my own. Lately I’ve been making the switch to try and only use 100% wool yarns to ensure the longevity of my work and doing my part in sustainability

Kolk byMireille

My brand, ‘KOLK’, has just recently started but my passion for sewing started almost ten years ago. As humans we know so much of what is going on in our bodies, but at the same time there is so much unknown, and that is the part that inspires me most. Think of it in a way of what could be. Tailoring and playing with textures and shapes following the natural flow of the body or intentionally going against what is expected or conventional.

“My latest collection started with the fascination of the human body. “

I read an article describing how the human body would evolve in the coming 100 years, following digital screens usage. It shook me to my core, and I started researching complications we as the human race are about to face if we do not make drastic changes to the way we use screens. I focused every single look in my collection towards one of the complications to highlight the problem and create awareness in a different way than just a shocking text. The collection concludes by how the ideal body would look if we make the right changes in the way we use screens. You can tell with the last look that it flows with the body, instead of going against it.

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“The movie “The Other Dream Team” about 1992 Lithuanian Olympic team and Elena Krukonyte’s instagram page “90s Lithuania” are the core seeds for this latest collection titled “The Familiar Other”. Otherwise many different niche things in life and culture inspire. Be it tetris world championships or cat faces. “

I approach artistic projects as sort of diary entries. I believe it’s impossible to fully separate the art and the artist. To develop a concept I question and observe what I’m feeling, and what micro-macro events in the world move or anger me (currently, it’s the constant rejection from job applications and the bleak political war situation in East Europe).

With my work and this collection, I am trying to tell my story and recapture the ethos of '90s Lithuania'. A period when the country was trying to re-establish, re-brand, and re-position itself. It is a nostalgic period representing freedom and Lithuania's 'true' independence. In a DIY approach to fashion, I am using only the limited resources available to me to create something cohesive.

The foundation of my making process is hybrid drawings made from various media. I merge photography with textile scans and digital drawing. This method allows me to experiment with different combinations of forms, patterns and colours, which would not be possible if I stuck to just one of these mediums. By combining these, I can go beyond the restrictions and materiality of objects and fabrics.

Deniz Dkitty Studio

Rats in our society are looked upon as pests, for some people pets most mostly they are frowned upon and seen as disgusting creatures who make our cities filthy and bring diseases to our society. However rats are actually created by us, we as humans are responsible for the growth of these species as we have fed them over many, many years. And we still do, we leave our foods out in the parks, in the streets and in our rubbish bins, where the rats have access to.

“The idea for this project is to bring the city rat alive and make it into a human size and form”

The theme is rat who has been trying to be poisoned by humans and yet also fed by humans have come above from the sewers.

The collection is also made mostly of fabrics and items that have been donated, found in second hand shops or even from items that were found in the Trash Bunker of school. This has been done not only to make collection fabrics more Ratty and fit the theme but also to be environmentally friendly.

Designedby TOBiAS

TOBiAS is diving into modern world of design that is on a break of loosing all its color. Realization of possibility that everything could be black and white is driving this collection into exploration of how these worlds of color and colorlessness are influencing each other and how their coexistence is important to keep balance in our lives.

“I wanna try something new, while staying true to myself and my style. “

Color is an important part of our life, it helps us express our selves and I feel like this is something that is not discussed enough in fashion. “Eclipse” is exploring this idea and doing a literal double color interpretation of how different can color make something. Moreover, I always wanna try something new. Each piece and collection is an experiment within itself. There are almost infinite options and possibilities of how to do clothes.

ENNA Lenovv

My last collection was a digital project. The theme was ,”Dear Grandpa“, I took my audience through a digital fashion game, where I tell the story about the relationship between grandfathers and grandchildren, more specifically the emotions we have felt during our communications with them. It was my own personal relationship, but also people’s stories, in order to engage and connect with the world.

“People and their stories inspire me a lot, everything aroundme; I like to observe it and translate it into clothing. “

When it comes to inspiration I get touched by emotions, stories to tell through my designs. My design process can be very chaotic, but I always find balance within it. I like to let my intuition and emotions lead me through the way. For me the process is sometimes more important than the end result. I like to experiment a lot and make mistakes, so I can learn and create my best work in the end. When it comes to making garments I like to moulage and than the technical part comes.

PERKULMADE

Experimenting with fabrics and fabric manipulation techniques over the past semester has shown me my preferred method of production. I like to use stiffer fabrics that create a structured, simple garment along with patch motifs with patterns.

I generally start from a basic pattern that I know the fit of and will just add as I go along, giving myself freedom to make changes wherever I want. Experimentation is the largest part of my creative process, making my first hats for this collection and altering patterns with more complex manipulations.

At first I found it difficult to create a concept with the “timeless” theme, but then realized I got caught up in that. With something that changes as often as fashion, I decided to tackle the theme from a more personal perspective. The collection focuses on simple garments that have a DIY-punk influence reflecting growth through late your teens. What you do will only be timeless if it makes any impact, personal or to others.

MyrsinivanKasteren

Μυρσίνη encourages wearers to step outside their comfort zones and expand their personal expression.

Rotterdam-based designer who crafts fashion that celebrates individuality in all its forms. Each design is a bold statement, combining unconventional aesthetics with a raw and unapologetic sense of sensuality. Mixing feminine, dreamy elements with a hint of edginess, her designs offer a unique blend of softness and raw energy. From delicate fabrics to bold styling, with a special focus on original print design, every piece exudes a sense of mystery

Collection “Hybris" embodies the essence of enchantment. Drawing inspiration from the tragic myth of Narcissus's self-obsession and Echo's unanswered love, the garments capture the essence of sensuality and longing. Flowing silhouettes echo the graceful movements of Echo's voice, while intricate details and fabrics manipulations mirror Narcissus's reflection in the water's surface. The collection invites you to immerse yourself in a trance-like state, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and vanity becomes a captivating force.

BABS DeKock

signer based in Rotterdam, where she techniques. Alumni from Willem de d recognize her from her outspoken

“Most of my inspiration comes from people: friends, family and sometimes strangers. I try capturing beautiful moments, faces, events in that one frame of a camera shot. “

“My last collection, which you will see on the runway tonight, is called GANG-STARS THE COLLECTION. It is based on my friends who helped me prevent going insane while in lockdown back in COVID19. Each outfit is dedicated to someone who played a huge role in my sanity. I used pictures of them to make prints and portraits. Later transformed into a suitable textile. Once the textile is made, I start draping it around the body. Making wearable pieces.

I work with a lot of different textiles. Think about knitwear, chocetting, tufting (this is a technique used to make rugs), print design and patchwork. Once the textile is produced, I drape it around the body, making wearable pieces. For some pieces it is necessary to make patterns others can be used instinctively creating spontaneous shapes and silhouettes.

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