Dominika Grzybek - Ikebana - celebrating the feminine

Ikebana - a fashion collection analysing how old traditions are being swallowed and adapted by current ones.

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Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 1 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

Ikebana - Womenswear

Designed by Dominika Grzybek, 'Ikebana' won the Womenswear Category in the Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with Gucci 2022.

Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 8 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

Dominika Grzybek is a recent graduate from Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp holding a Masters degree in Fashion Design. Her work explores one of the most ancient celebrations of the 'Mother of God' and how old traditions are being swallowed and adapted by current ones.

Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 5 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

"I wanted to use different techniques that are heavily connected to Feminine Handcraft, which I see as a non-verbal language women have used to communicate with each other over generations."

Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 7 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

"The flowers which originally symbolize life, carried by women, are slowly evolving into decay."

Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 2 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

"Fashion and creativity for me are connected with the playground I spent my time in as a child."

Ikebana - Dominika Grzybek 3 (2022) by Dominika GrzybekGlobal Design Graduate Show

"Winning the award was a beautiful moment, I always feel grateful for the chance to tell my story."

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FIRST NAME: DOMINIKA

LAST NAME: GRZYBEK

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS, ANTWERP

COURSE / PROGRAM: FASHION DESIGN MA

GRADUATED: 2022

SPECIALISMS: WOMENSWEAR / HAUTE COUTURE / EMBROIDERY

WEBSITE:  Ikebana by Dominika Grzybek

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