MARTINA_SPETLOVA

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Solidifying Martinas signature patchwork approach, her works with bold block colours, many of which cut through with inserted panels of mixed leather fabrics and zips. A collaboration with Icelandic company Atlantic Leather”, sustainable producer of high quality fish skin leathers, “adds to the exquisite quality of the garments that accent the multitude of textures merged into one single piece. Other fabrics include developed stretch Lycra blended fabrics of lurex,, cashmere and lambs wool. A new introduction of accessories proves the collections visual styling appeal is more dynamic than meets the eye. Un-dyed cream thin leather belts, thigh garters and, bold but elegant, scarves gently break the colours and shapes revealing a completely different angle to each style. The colour palette is bold and vast with core blue, green and purple complimenting acid yellow, shades of grey and ginger. Undertones of white, cream and classic black add balance and finesse to the variations of textures that appear in any one piece.

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About the Designer

Martina is based in London, United Kingdom. She studied at Central Saint Martins and graduated in 2010. Her collections are produced in United Kingdom.

Martina Spetlova graduated last year with distinction from the ma course at Central Saint Martins. Her collection was selected for the prestigious central saint martins catwalk show, part of official LFW in February 2010.she previously studied chemistry, before joining BA fashion print course and graduated in 2008 with a first class degree.
Martina Spetlova is London designer who is currently garnering great interest for her unique and distinctive designs. Having worked for designers such as Jeremy Scott in LA, John Galliano in Paris and Giles Deacon in London, as well as setting up a fair trade embroidery network between women in Pakistan and designers in the UK, Martina celebrates all that is good in the innovation of fashion design with her own truly original style.
Martina has won a number of awards including 2009 Chloe award for her textiles, L’Oreal professional bursary 2009/2010 and finalist at its nine competition in Italy.
Impressive mainstream media coverage as well as industry recognition continue to support her profile as a designer of exciting prospects.