Fashion and the church are two inseparable poles throughout the ages. Once upon a time, the church aimed to enlighten and educate the illiterate parishioners with stories from the Bible and enchanting colors embroidered on the priests' aprons. And the parishioners used to enter the church only after being cleanly washed and beautifully adorned.
"More and more often we deny fashion and its influence - fast, cheap, polluting, meaningless, redundant, unnecessary. But when we see any clothing, we immediately measure ourselves: beautiful - ugly, would I wear it or not for me. After all, taste, the power and charge of clothing are our daily choices and basic culture, or lack thereof. This year's festival venue, St. St. Catherine's Church, as if more uplifting, but also disciplining, so I invite you to look at this magnificent space through the eyes of "Fashion infection", Sandra Straukaitė invites to the festival.
"Fashion infection" returns to the old town of Vilnius - after two years of negotiations, the festival will open the doors to the fashion paradise St. Catherine's Church. "The more often I visit this church, the more beautiful it is every time - the baroque magnificence dazzles my eyes!" If during other events we are used to seeing this space colorfully lit and beautified in every way, we will not try to compete with the authentic beauty. On the contrary, we will emphasize even more the unique features of the space and four centuries of immortal craftsmanship. There is a mild doubt in my mind - will modern design, in terms of its taste and execution, become an equal contrast to baroque?", S. Straukaitė intrigues.
It is not surprising that St. The vaults of St. Catherine's Church became the main starting point for the graphic design of this year's festival, the author of which is designer Lukas Juščius. It can be said that "Fashion infection" grows its own talents, because Lukas came to the festival as a volunteer when he was still a student, and today he is a member of the creative team.
While fashion always prefers a longer catwalk, this year it will be the shortest in the history of "Fashion Infection". No matter where you sit, everything will be seen up close and from head to toe.
Only the church is not made of rubber, the number of places is limited and finite. The organizers are not kidding - there will be no delivered knees: if you are late - pray to get a ticket!
Remember the name of the designer
The number of places in the church is limited, so the chairs are numbered! Therefore, the most important thing is the program. The first day of the festival is dedicated to moderate craftsmanship. The 26th "Fashion Infection" will be opened by the Crimean-born, who studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, in Latvia living and creating Helena Lumelsky. A checkered biography will undoubtedly be reflected in her worldly collection. It is interesting to see how the Italian winners of the "Injekcija" competition will develop their collections of five models Samuel Pampaloni ir Amber Rēpšas. The sculptural collection of S. Pampaloni, based on paraphrasing of historical quotes, bribed the commission with its originality and sensitivity, unmistakably sustainable creative process. The character of G. Rēpšas Tadas Blindas was appreciated for his professional stylization, craftsmanship and romantic masculinity.
On the first day of the festival, old people seen on the podium will gather Kristinas Kruopienytė, the author of interesting constructions and haircuts, fans. Vaidas Januskevičiūtė ir Reda Paula the names have been heard in the fashion world for a long time, but the designers will present themselves as a duo for the first time. On the first day of the festival, wreaths will be laid Sandra Straukaitė the show. The designer is tight-lipped - the collection will be called "Ecce homo". Google.
The second day of the festival will be opened by a well-known fashionista, but presenting herself under a new name and currently creating in Italy Lily Klim - Larionova. Another guest from Italy - Nansen Capici with the "Chess" collection, which the chess St. Catherine's floor.
Unique "Injection" winners Ulas Aleksandravičiūtė the creative path is to construct a collection from what is at hand: for example, disused kite equipment. The youngest but most motivated participant of the festival will present a colorful and inspiring collection.
The energy charge of the second day will not leave anyone indifferent. Inseparable friends in life, colleagues who support each other on the podium - Adele Burokaite, Karina Panina ir Raimed Latvia - will ignite such a fashion sauna that the entire audience will have to sweat. Or creating extravagantly sculptural models Marija Petraitytė Will you stay true to your style? All answers - on May 17, 18 in St. Catherine's Church.
