Florence

Do you still remember me, Florence?..

2011. Inspiration board and collection. 
Florence. Sandro Botticelli. Early Renaissance.

"Primavera" painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1482 is the central piece of the whole idea. She is Spring - graceful, light and tender. She is searching for Winter to make Summer come. There was no time for her to blossom this year, so she stays on a road where she is supposed to be between Winter and Summer. But she realizes that there is no place for her there. And she has to go... to come back again after next Winter.

I made emphasis on reproducing soft and smooth lines that were adored by many Renaissance artists, using jersey material and the technique of draping to imitate the plasticity of form. 

Mayan Treasures

2009. Details of the collection. 

I presented a collection which was inspired by the civilizations of Maya in nomination «Folk» at the IX International Young Fashion Designers Competition «Petcherski Kashtany» held in 2009. Instead of «literal quotation» of mayan costumes, I wanted to focus on adding some characteristic features to modern clothes.

Transformation and deconstruction

2010. Methods of transformation and deconstruction. 

Jacket consists of 4 parts: vest, sleeves, collar, and lower part of bodice. It can be easily joined together with numerous long ribbons. Main variations: a vest and a jacket. 

Dress consists of many parts that are cut in a form of triangle.