THE DESIGNER
Petra Kubíková is a Slovak fashion designer based in Bratislava. She graduated from the Fashion studio at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava in 2015. Typical elements of her work are the stylization of shapes, simplicity, combinability, and neatness. She finds inspiration in Japanese culture, especially Tokyo and its atmosphere, as well as from music and in art history. Petra considers the materials she uses and their properties to be principal and determinative factors in her art. She works with natural materials such as wool, cotton, and leather amongst others. Petra draws from an expansive set of rich experiences from fashion competitions, exhibitions, and shows held not only in Slovakia, but also in the Czech Republic, Hungary, New Zealand, Belgium, and England. She received The Best Fashion Graduate Prize upon completion of her bachelor’s degree. Her diploma collection brought her the Fashion Live Fresh Designer Award. In 2018 she was awarded the NOIZZ Fashion Award for the most popular designer in Slovakia.
THE COLLECTION
The name of the collection refers to the prefix NEO, which means: new or revived form of something existing. The collection SS26 reflects the journey of designs made by designer Petra Kubíková in the last ten years. 10 years is the period since the university graduation, official brand establishment until now.
Petra is analysing her creations with the goal to make a new collection consisting of the strongest designs which have defined the aesthetic of her brand. She is considering the needs of her clients, society changes and experiences she has gained in the last years.
The collection „N E O“ SS26 will consist of 20 female looks.