Michaela Čapková presents ARTEFACTS

Michaela Čapková is currently a Master's student at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (Fashion Design and Footwear studio). Her newest collection, 'ARTEFACTS', studies the relationship between the traditional and the modern. Transforming Czech artefacts from the early 1900's, and using traditional Czech cloth, she contrasts tradition with contemporary garments.

Her collection will be presented at the Show Programme on Saturday the 16th of June at the SAM-decorfabriek. You can get your tickets here.

What made you realize that you wanted to work in (fashion) design?
I’m still thinking… I try to find the balance between fashion art and business.

Why did you choose fashion? 
Because fashion is the most natural way of expression for me since childhood. It is a good way of non-verbal communication.





What would you say are your main achievements in your career?
I think the biggest achievement is the possibility of making something that you like. If we are going to talk about achievements like some “milestones” I could mention for example presentations with our studio in Tokyo, New York or London in the last three years… and of course, last and this year in FASHIONCLASH! :) Last year I also received the National Prize for Student Design and I was nominated at the Czech Grand Design Award / Fashion Designer of the year.

Eva Růžičková at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2017

Jewelry designer Eva Růžičková from Czech Republic took part at the designer market at FASHIONCLASH Festival.
She is selected at DesignSUPERMARKET in Prague in December.

Eva graduaged at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (VSUP) in the studio K.O.V. led by Eva Eisler.
 She likes experimenting with nature materials and technology. Material, shape variations and attention to detail are important elements of her projects.
In her latest project called TIME LAPSE she works with the perception of time, in this case as a journey and process.

 „I was working with the rhythm, cycle, repetition and continuity and also with the returnig to my last projects. I used hammering as a technology which counts by bouncing every moment as well as a rythm of a body. And also I used remaining materials from my last project as a ebony wood, cedar wood, cork, slate, silver and cuper. I perceive jewelry as a deeply personal statement, something very close to the body. Birth, Growth, Balance, Physicality and Emotion are the key principles for me, which I would always like to include in my work” 

Participation is made possible thanks to Czech Centre / Tsjechisch Centrum.

www.evaruzickova.com
www.facebook.com/EvaRuzickovaCreativeDesign

Photography: Eliška Šárková

FASHIONCLASH at designSUPERMARKET 2015

The 9th edition of international festival of contemporary design designSUPERMARKET 2015 took place December 10 - 13 at Kafkův dům in Prague's city center.
FASHIONCLASH and designSUPERMARKET teamed up last year and as a result of this collaboration three Dutch designers who participated at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015 where selected to showcase their work. Manon Boertien, Jivika Biervliet and Bluedenîmes represented FASHIONCLASH and the Netherlands.
Like previous year, Czech designers where given the opportunity to pitch their work. During the Modeschau fashion talk with Veronika Ruppert, winners where announced.
Labels Sofyahat, collective of fashion designers Dry Milk of Virgin Mary and jewellery collective Unosto are selected to take part at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2016.
designSUPERMARKET is a high quality and well organized event offering an outstanding selection of emerging Czech designers. designSUPERMARKET is a great platform to discover Czech talents.

http://www.designsupermarket.cz/en/

winners for FASHIONCLASH Festival 

HANA FRISONSOVA at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015

Hana Frisonsova is a fashion designer and visual merchandiser who come from nord of the Czech Republic and now based in Prague.  She has been designing for about 5 years. This year, with her amazing new collection, she has participated at fashion shows of FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015.

Q & A with designer Hana Frisonsova:

How would you describe your work? Have you shown your collections before, if so, where?
I'm focused on the use of traditional techniques with a congtemporary conception like crocheting, macramé, tie-dye, patchwork. I combine expressive pieces with wearable clothes. Each collection is a mix of tradition with futurism, individuality and self-expression. I presented my work for example at Shooting Fashion Stars in Prague, FASHIONCLASH Maastricht or International Fashion Showcase in London. I was awarded the Erste Bank Fashion Award in Vienna and this year I was nominated for Fashion Designer of the Year at CZECH GRAND DESIGN 2014.

PETRA PTACKOVA FW 2015 /16 at Prague Fashion Weekend

PETRA PTACKOVA FW 2015/16 collection presented at Prague Fashion Weekend

http://www.petraptackova.com

Impressions from designSUPERMARKET

FASHIONCLASH presented Dutch fashion talent at designSUPERMARKET 2014

11-14 December Prague, Czech Republic

FASHIONCLASH platform has been invited to present Dutch fashion talent at designSUPERMARKET 2014 event in Prague. Diversity, innovation and creativity of Dutch fashion design where on display with work of five young designers. The selection of designers included Joelle Boers|Studio, Ebby Port, Marsha Kessels, Chris van den Elzen and Judith van Vliet. All designers have presented their work at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2014 and are now continuing with their successes.

designSUPERMARKET was a great experience for FASHIONCLASH and for the designers. Designers where able to sell work, network and where also given the opportunity to sell their work in hign-end boutiques in Prague. Furthermore FASHIONCLASH artistic management team had the honor to scout and meet Czech designers. Via a concept of speed dating designers got time to pitch their projects and show their portfolio, and FASHIONCLASH awarded 3 designers with participation at FASHIONCLASH Festival 2015. Barbara Procházkova PULSE won a spot in the fashion show programme and Blueberries and Sofya Samareva a spot in the market. Czech Centres is making this possible.
We are looking back to an inspiring week where we met talented designers and passionate team of designSUPERMARKET. This project is made possible by Czech Centres, Netherlands Embassy in Prague, designSUPERMARKET, FASHIONCLASH

http://www.designsupermarket.cz/en/

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Hana Frisonsova

Hana is fashion and accessories designers from Prague, Czech Republic. She grew up with science fiction and hand-made techniques, which she defines as her specializations. Her collection will be showcased during the Fashion Shows.

Hi Hana! What inspires you in general? 
Dancing like crazy, the view from my window, biking around the river, strange encounters. Everything basically.

What place or city do you find inspiring? 
At the moment, I’m inspired by Prague and some of its places are reflecting in my work. I like the strong historical background, the underground places and the contrasts between the romantic side of the city and its roughness.

What is it like to be a young designer in your city/country? 
There is only a small community of designers here. It’s not hard to go public, but it is hard to find customers, money and investors. We are mostly using our creativity to make things out of nothing.