Not one more

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"Not one more" is a slogan that we associate with the numerous strikes that have taken place over the past years in Poland in relation to the restriction of women's rights. The collection with this meaningful title is my objection, expressed in the language of fashion, to the social problems currently faced by women in our country.
In a meaningful yet non-obvious way, I want to address through artivism the expectations that society places on women - stepping into the role of a model wife and mother. Feeling helpless in the face of stricter anti-abortion laws in Poland, I decided to express my feelings in the most natural way for me - by designing, because fashion can also be a form of socially engaged art.
The stark color scheme limited to white combined with red and black is symbolic, alluding to the cycle of a woman's life. The ethereal snow-white gown, combined with an floor-length black veil, suggests the tragic consequences that can accompany decisions made for us legally. The disturbingly blood red, which is recurring in the other designs, is used in the projects both through hand dyeing of natural fabrics and the use of upcycled lace and tulle, which have gained a second life through manipulation techniques such as draping.
The materials used in the collection are largely the post-production waste of a major lingerie brand. They were collected by me for more than two years in order to achieve the appropriate color gradation that is visible in the scenic transparent bodysuit with oversized sleeves, the hand-trimmed sensual lingerie and the ethereal dress, which consists of countless hand-sewn lace fragments. The use of the aforementioned materials in the collection is an appeal to deliberate fashion and an attempt to address the problem of massive overproduction facing the fashion industry.

What inspired you?

The need to create purely artistic creations without restrictions or top-down assumptions has been with me for a long time. Furthermore, I needed to take out the frustration caused by the restriction of women's rights in our country. 
Circulating and radically reducing the purchase of new materials is also a very inspiring topic for me as a key aspect of design in the current global situation.

How did your design career start?

I always wanted to do something creative. I thought about interior or landscape design but since high school I’m very interested in fashion. It began with a drawing course and reading a lot about the profession to finally started studying fashion design at the University in Poznan. After I finished my Bachelor’s degree in clothing design I decided to start my own company. I can’t believe that it was 10 years ago! 

What are your dream and goal?

I have a big dream and I’m working hard to make it come true but for now, I only told my closest friends about it. So stay tuned because something big is coming! 

photographer EMILIA PASOŃ
fashion designer EWA BEDNARSKA
female model SARA KURDZIEL
makeup artist/ hair stylist ANETA ZYGALO
assistant PATRYK JANOTA