Master's Student in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design degree at Aalto University with a BA in Textile and Fashion design from the University of Ljubjlana. Currently interning at Cecile Feilchenfeldt’s knitwear studio and looking for junior design positions to contribute my skills and grow as a designer.
My approach to work lies in translating traditional craftsmanship into modern fashion contexts. As a fashion designer, I have a strong affinity for craftsmanship, knitwear, leather goods, and accessories. Known for precision work and attention to detail, I bring a creative yet logical approach to both hands-on and digital design work.
Throughout my studies and internships, I have gained expertise in knitwear design and development, as well as creating leather goods and accessories [MA Collection Mara 2024, Semifinalist at Louis Vuitton Graduates Initiative 2024]. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CLO3D.
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Balanciaga Project (2023)
I've always admired couture, it represented this far, unreachable fantasy detached from my roots and upbringing. Walking through the Balenciaga Museum and seeing his garments up-close, I felt the sudden urge to create something hand crafted, something that would reflect who I am but at the same time carry the value of craftsmanship and delicacy. For some time now, I have been collecting photographs of Slovenian customs, displaying the humble and simple lifestyle of our nation.
Through my garments I wanted to express the contrast between rural way of living in historical Slovenia and glamourous couture of the same period. The final garments include a delicate knitted lace dress, a leaf hat, demolished leather workwear trousers and a dainty crocheted veil. Living in a fast-paced society, I wanted to take time to create these pieces, which would hopefully represent how simple Slovenian techniques can become couture, by reinterpreting the famous Balenciaga bubble dress and his 1967 wedding gown. More than anything, I felt the need to finally express the ideas and culture of a small nation, who was often oppressed and overlooked.