SS26

LACE: KNOTTED - FRINGED - SEQUINNED - LAYERED

From ielele, the enchanting moonlit fairies of Romanian legend, to the brâu, the traditional woven belt, SS/26 tries to transforms ancient myth into modern couture. “Out of the Woods”, channels the wild magic of midsummer nights, where light, danger, and beauty dance together.

Romania is amongst the EU countries with highest rates of violence against women in relationships. I experienced this myself, growing up with an abusive father. This year, it's been getting worse. My show was scheduled 2 days before our biggest annual march together for women's safety, organised in multiple cities across the country. With the help of my friends who donated their t-shirts, and a local artist, Oana Barbonie, who created the artwork for the tops, we staged an awareness moment at the end of my show. I read a short speech, written by Andra Muresan, one of Romania's most prominent investigative journalists into women's rights. I was heavily supported by Roxana Voloseniuc (Co-founder of MBBFW and Editor in Chief of Elle Romania) to go ahead with this initiative. The t-shirts will never be for sale, they were given to my backstage team and friends or returned to the original owners. I felt like this is a topic I can speak about, considering my personal experiences and the urgency of immediate action from our government.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Fabrics- Solstiss Lace and Carmen Hategan, Hurel Paris and Stillusion Textile Sourcing- Adi Popescu Hosiery- Calzedonia Romania Shoes- Iguelle (Elena Pop) Chainmail Accesories- Electricblur (Raluca Ciurca)