THE DESIGNER
Karolina Ferencz is currently pursuing her master's degree in fashion at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design. She completed her undergraduate studies at MOME as well, specializing in apparel and printed textile design in 2023. After high school, she acquired the basics of the profession at the Jelky András Secondary School of Applied Arts, which she supplemented with practical experience gained at 91STUDIO. At 91STUDIO, she worked on various projects, gaining deeper insight into the world of fashion and textile design, which greatly contributed to her professional development. Karolina has also participated in domestic fashion events where she showcased her work and expanded her professional network. In her designs, she emphasizes sustainability and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern approaches. Her garments are often adorned with vibrant colors and unique patterns, resulting from experimental tailoring. She often draws inspiration from nature and cultural heritage.
THE COLLECTION
Her BA thesis consists of three outfits, comprising a total of seven garments. The designer was inspired by Bea Kusovszky's painting style from the MNB collection, which sparked her imagination and influenced her designs. Additionally, she expressed her own identity through these garments. This was the first year she was able to organically connect her two specializations and explore the possibilities in greater depth.
The patterns include moiré effects, stripes, polka dots, and checkered elements, reflecting a blend of gestures and geometric shapes.
During her research, she observed contrasts such as the dichotomy between organic and geometric forms, the hierarchy of dominance and subordination, as well as the balance between structure and randomness, and the ratio of warm and cool colors.
In the outfits, she created a playful interaction within framed geometric structures, incorporating sections, patterns, various fabric qualities, and layers. These range from the thinnest mesh materials to structures padded with wadding.