Ania Szczygiel is a talented, Polish designer that I had the pleasure to meet during Budapest Central European Fashion Week and Cracow Fashion Week.
She graduated in 2021 from Cracow School of Art and Fashion Design in Poland, faculty of fashion design. She has presented her collection multiply times in Poland, also abroad – in London and Budapest.
Her modern and sustainable brand SZCZYGIEL is a mix of conceptual techniques and high fashion, currently available in the UK and Poland.
Her diploma collection – THAT’S THE WAY I AM – was inspired by British Fashion Looks, subcultures of London, Lady Diana, Kate Moss, and Vivienne Westwood. This collection was called a COLLECTION OF THE YEAR in 2021 at Cracow Fashion Awards.
Her latest collection SPACED OUT AW2022/23 refers 80’s, inspired by the spectacular and famous, iconic Barbican center in London full of brutalism modern architecture. Big shoulders, 80’s punk fashion, power suits, bold, off-the-shoulder jackets, statement accessories, full of hybrid styles. I had a chance to see this collection during the latest BCEFW in Budapest and I totally love it!
During our short interview, Ania shared more details about her collections and future plans regarding her brand.