THE DESIGNER
Vanda Klein is a womenswear and knitwear designer. In 2017 she decided to change career leaving behind her professional experience in marketing and event management and after nearly 10 years she moved back to Hungary from abroad. She began preparing for the Textile Design BA program at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design and she was accepted on herfirst try. Within the program, she specialized in fashion design and knitwear design. Upon graduation, the Textile Design department gave hera special recommendation for her knitwear design work during her university years which she hold with great pride.
After obtaining her degree, she moved to Copenhagen in the fall of 2022, where she spent 7 months as an intern at the NYNNE and CECILIE BAHNSEN brands. Her design style is characterized by clean, voluminous shapes, intricate use of
materials and patterns and a romantic atmosphere. She often builds her design work on contrasts, such as the combination of strict and organic shapes, modern and nostalgic or archetypal elements, as well as alternative tailoring solutions and classic, handcrafted techniques. Additionally, she frequently merged knitwear with garments made from woven fabrics to create complex, well-coordinated collections.
Since the beginning of her studies, her commitment to sustainability has always played a crucial role in her work. This manifests among others but not solely in conscious material selection, choice of tailoring solutions, waste-minimizing and sustainable production processes, carefully selected methods of garment creation, functionality and planned lifecycle.
THE BRAND
VANDA KLEIN is a recently founded Hungarian designer slow fashion brand that produces women's ready-to-wear and knitwear products. The brand's aesthetics are best described as romantic minimalism, aiming to empower the modern woman through an effortless blend of femininity and bold yetminimalist design elements. Additionally, VANDA KLEIN garments are characterized by a mix of oversized, voluminous shapes and detailed texturesand knit patterns. The designer wishes to create timeless pieces, allowing modern wearers to confidently and charmingly express their unique style. The long-term wearability of the products is motivated by the design of garments and knitwear to be worn individually or layered, providing numerous style variations for future customer.
It is also important to highlight that every VANDA KLEIN garment is made to order only. This not only ensures a personalized experience but also aligns with the designer's strong commitment to sustainability by minimizing textile waste during the design and production process. Central to the brand's commitment to quality and uniqueness is the use of only special, high-quality natural "deadstock" materials and Italian yarns made from natural fibers. This process guarantees sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship, and it also means that each collection is available in limited quantities, further enhancing the brand's exclusivity.
Lastly, every VANDA KLEIN piece - whether womenswear or knitwear - is hand-made individually in Budapest by skilled female entrepreneurs working in the textile industry.
THE COLLECTION
The SS25 VANDA KLEIN collection, marking the slow fashion brand's first official line available for sale, is titled ‘COEUR.’ This collection embodies the essence of the brand's aesthetics and represents a deeply personal narrative reflecting the designer's unique journey and creative development.
The ‘COEUR’ collection is the culmination of years of learning and professional experience, significantly influenced by the designer's internships in Denmark. The collection is made of both ready-to-wear womenswear and knitwear pieces. Each garment can be worn individually as a unique item or combined and layered in various ways. While all knitwear pieces in the collection are made from 100% Italian cotton yarn, the ready-to-wear pieces are crafted from deadstock materials sourced from major French fashion houses, including cotton-linen, linen-silk, cotton-silk blends, 100% cotton poplin, and 100% cotton organza.
The collection features complex yet clean pleated and floral knitted lace patterns, puffed sleeves, oversized shoulders, deep necklines, long ties, and intricate hand-sewn floral appliqués, effortlessly combining the seemingly opposing styles of romance and minimalism. Lastly, the collection's harmonious, effortless color palette (white, beige, and pale pink) further emphasizes the brand's signature romantic minimalism style.