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 include the stylization of shapes, simplicity, combinability, and neatness. She draws inspiration from Japanese culture, especially Tokyo and its atmosphere, as well as from music and art history. Petra considers the materials she uses and their properties to be fundamental and determinative factors in her art. She works with natural materials such as wool, cotton, and leather, among others. Petra’s extensive experience in fashion competitions, exhibitions, and shows spans not only Slovakia but also the Czech Republic, Hungary, New Zealand, Belgium, and England. She received the Best Fashion Graduate Prize upon completing her bachelor’s degree. Her diploma collection earned 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
B L O O M AW25/26 continues the story of the previous collection B L O O M SS25. Silhouettes and shapes are strongly inspired by nature, especially floral kingdom in a way of layering and volume, but there is a strong movement in the use of materials and colours which reflects the atmosphere affected by seasonal changes. New colour palette evokes the feeling of decaying flowers, showcasing shifting of their forms and textures.
The collection consists of 19 looks, mainly jackets and coats. Among monochromatic looks there are few full patterned ones which brings a dynamics into the line-up. Oversized silhouettes are shaped by the use of belts made of textile or leather. Individual looks are completed by the use of leather or textile bags of different sizes.