National identity, with its colours and symbols, forms the core of Agne Kuzmickaite's S/S25 womenswear collection presented at London Fashion Week.
About Agne Kuzmickaite's S/S 2025 Collection
The Concept Lithuanian designer Agne Kuzmickaite drew on the relationship with her father, the exploration of culture and national identity as the concept for her Spring/Summer collection. The designer reflected on the struggle for Lithuanian independence by reimagining traditional symbols and iconography.
In conceptualising the collection Kuzmickaite recalled her childhood experiences and memories of her father's role as a fighter for Lithuanian independence during the 1990s. In finding the right home for these politically rich designs, the Lithuanian Embassy extended Kuzmickaite's personal history perfectly.
About The Collection: Sartorial Touches
The collection reintroduces the traditional Lithuanian woven band, a symbol of unity and strength, combining it with striking silhouettes that turn meaning into reality. The woven band is used in long lines with eye-catching geometric patterns to give a sense of movement and power.
A continuing motif of Kuzmickaite's designs, the Lithuanian flag – also present at the embassy and serves as the backdrop – is proposed in sleek vertical stripes of Yellow, Green, and Red. High necklines and strong shoulders channel a military jacket, harking back to the woven band's meaning and her childhood history.
The creative use of carved wooden boots and a handbag effortlessly blends fashion with art and showcases Kuzmickaite's history as a costume designer. The pieces' sculptural design merges craftsmanship with wearable aesthetics. Lithuania has a centuries-old woodworking tradition, seen in folk art, architecture, and everyday objects. By incorporating wooden elements into her fashion designs, she nods to this heritage and reinterprets her culture in a contemporary, avant-garde context.
About The Designer: Agne Kuzmickaite
Agne Kuzmickaite founded her eponymous brand in 2013 in Vilnius and, since its establishment, has become one of Lithuania's leading fashion designers. Her bold and contemporary designs, infused with a theatrical flair, have garnered international acclaim. Showcased at London, Paris and Berlin fashion weeks, her collections have been worn by Rita Ora and Noah Cyrus, further solidifying her global reputation.
Kuzmickaite is steadfast in her mission to promote sustainability in the fashion industry. Her vision is to create stylish yet responsible pieces and serve as a role model for emerging European designers. Her collections are a testament to the preservation of cultural heritage and a dedication to a sustainable future, inspiring hope for a more eco-conscious fashion landscape. By harmonising robust, diplomatic aesthetics with a contemporary, fresh style, Kuzmickaite's designs spark a dialogue on the influential role of fashion as a form of soft diplomacy.
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