Graduate Spotlight: Yelena Loguiiko

I fell instantly in love with Yelena Loguiiko's LCF graduate collection, I can already imagine an ethereal beauty sporting it on the cover of Italian Vogue. I want to drape myself in the soft hues, furry wooliness and structured fabrics. In my opinion, this collection is pretty much perfect...

I chatted to Yelena about travelling, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cubism...


Let's start simple, tell us a little bit about yourself...
I grew up in the town of Marc Shagall,Vitebsk, Belarus. Where I finished my education in Art school and after I travelled around Europe and Asia to get more experience and to see the world.

What was the inspiration for your collection?
I was inspired by Picasso’s “Portrait of a Woman after Cranach the Younger” and Cubist geometry which I translated into my garments as an eclectic twist of cubism-inspired forms that mingle with elements of Eastern European folklore, primary traditional Latvian dresses, creating a classical yet futuristic look.

How did you find LCF and would you recommend it to others?
I found LCF is very good place to get degree,explore your creative and technical skills, to find design identity. I would to recommend it to independent and hard worker who love fashion

If you could work for any designer, who would it be and why?

It would be Miuccia Prada, she is unpredictable... 

 

What did you want to be when you were younger?From my childhood, as I remember, I been always busy with a scissors. I grew up sewing and deconstructing garments, for me and my friends. And, I can tell you the truth, I hated create garments for dolls, never been into that.

How would you describe your own personal style?
Eclectic

Who would you most like to see wearing your clothes? (dead or alive)

I never thought about this, but I can imagine Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Where is your favourite place in the World?

You know, I do not have a favourite place. I like all places where I have been, because all of them have they own charm, but I really really like Paris.

What's the best way to relax after all the stress of finishing a collection?

The best way to relax is to have a good sleep.

To see more of Yelena's work, visit her LCF Showtime Profile.