“The Clash of Ages”
The collection draws inspiration from the rich heritage of Lithuanian patterns, deeply rooted in tradition. Recently, I have immersed myself in researching vintage ornamental fabric designs, native to the region. After being inspired by the beauty of the fabric patterns in textile museums and archives I have created a 3D clothing collection that captures the relief, dimensional, textural, and smooth patterns of tapestry weaving in contemporary clothing. After all, every pattern and sign embodies meaning and conveys information in sign language.
In the modern world, vintage fabrics are often seen as outdated and out of step with the spirit of the times. I have bedspreads that my grandmother gave me, I treasure them, and I want to bring them back to life and use them as the main inspiration for my clothing collection. Because it is an ornament that keeps a deep connection between the past and the present.
With the help of modern technology, I aim to make sense of the national ornament with new fabrics and colors, to interpret it creatively and thus to form a patriotic and positive attitude towards European history and myself.
As a fashion designer, I am inspired by the past and the future, and I like to create conceptual and purified fashion for youthful people.
Digital fashion offers endless possibilities for creative expression and extravagance, where even non-existent textures and fabrics can be applied. And yet, it takes a lot of professional experience to create a realistic-looking virtual garment.
The “Clash of the Ages” collection is made of fabrics such as velvet, silk, denim, and fur. The patterns are created by embroidering the surface of the fabrics with 3D glass beads.
The collection was photographed in the interiors of the Grand Ducal Palace of Lithuania and the Palace of Versailles in Paris.
The location of the photo shoot was chosen not accidently, as I wanted my garments to touch the time of duke’s history. We have a great heritage that has been tried to be destroyed for centuries. Now its past can be found in the Palace of the Grand Dukes in Vilnius, reassembled, and partially restored.
This spring, when I saw both palaces in person, I realized something important: the fashion of the nobility travelled from palace to palace. This is our great past, and we have much to be proud of and to appreciate. The interiors of the palaces perfectly capture the spirit of that time and fit in today’s virtual fashion context.
Although my style as a designer is quite strict, I like minimalism and sculpturalism. This time I wanted more luxury and extravagance, I just like to enjoy the interpretation of Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic styles in a contemporary setting.
