Why Fashion?

Since I can remember playing at my grandmothers fabric factory in my hometown, I absolutely loved everything about clothing, fabrics, colors, prints...and the magic of them affecting everyone who tries on a piece of any item. Truth is that I have considered more career fields, in the area of arts, like theater or interior design, but my true calling has always been fashion. So I followed my instincts and with the help of a friend who is studying in Great Britain I applied to your university.

The most exciting part in fashion is how you can make people relate to other cultures and lifestyles like my personal favorite: the nomad/tribal spirit adapted by more and more labels and people.

Of course I have someone to look up to in this industry and that is Vivien Westwood! Because of her courage to create such dynamic garments, every piece is like an artwork. I put a big accent on the artistic part of this industry, as I grew up surrounded by every art category.

I think that at the moment the most directional high street fashion company would have to be H&M. They succeed at doing an amazing job by perfectly combining high street with high fashion.

My fashion knowledge grew in time as I loved reading  everything, both new and old about those who revolutionized and became immortal. But my skills have improved too as I drew a lot and I have a passion for hand made,especially accessories.

By exercising my drawing skills I am able to put on paper my concepts and ideas and it is very rewarding to see my work finished. Unfortunately I am not so good yet at sewing complex items...but I will get there!

One of my best methods of gaining inspiration is reading. I read most belletristic books, and my favorite ones are based on true stories, such as fantasy ones(personal favorite is Peter Pan, because of it`s theory). In movies just like books, I love the true story ones, because they are best at capturing the human behavior.

Although, I absolutely love researching in magazines, in my country the most directional is Harper`s Bazaar, but from outside I am fascinated about Numero.

My love for the nomad/tribal style was born when I visited Africa. It was full of energetic prints and natural fabrics, they were so close to nature! Everything was so alive.. It became a big part of my personal style, embracing  boho chic and African printings and fabrics gives me a special feeling, like I am part of something.

One of my best achievements was participating in several exhibitions, such as my certificate work, that I am so proud of. I love visiting galleries, seeing other artists visions and perspectives. It is great to know that galleries are always full. Hopefully in few years I will have my own exhibitions, fashion shows...and why not be in one of the fashion articles I am reading today while others will read about me someday...as I do what I do best, what I was made for: to create.