Anu Sirkas

The WILD ART collection was inspired by the beauty that surrounds us. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, with time slipping away unnoticed. But what if we could find joy in the little things? Like noticing the clouds’ storytelling from our home balcony or admiring the patterns created by an icy window. Even the grayest and windiest weather can be like an artistic canvas, sparking our imagination. Nature’s beauty is all around us, waiting to be captured.

I translated these moments into knitting patterns, creating abstract and artistic designs for ready-to-wear knitwear. By wearing these knitwear pieces, you carry a piece of nature’s art and beauty with you, filling your days with positivity and bliss.

My aim was to create feminine products that go beyond just warmth, offering fun yarn paintings and interesting cuts. Combining different knitting techniques adds excitement to knitwear designs. Versatility was an important aspect for allowing to combine knits effortlessly. Challenging the boundaries of traditional knitwear, the designs resulted in the bell shape skirt, the wrap skirt, coat-looking cardigans, asymmetrical floor-length dress, and playful miniskirts among others. Midi-length skirts and dresses are always in style for an elegant and confident woman. I embraced waist-accentuating designs, making dresses more feminine. By adding a rose ribbon to the waist, you can elevate your style effortlessly. Furthermore, the wrap skirt offers versatile styling options – tied tightly to the waist for a parallel-to-the-ground impression or tied below the hip for an asymmetric diagonal cut. Long cardigans are perfect for year-round wear, even on summer evenings. They can replace coats, with wide sleeve edges to accommodate other clothes underneath.

One of my significant challenges was creating a jacket costume. Transforming soft knit into a form-fitting jacket with shoulder pads, lapel collar, and buttons was both exciting and rewarding. The soft knitted jacket provides a comfortable alternative to the typical hard-fitting jackets.

Although I’m a big color lover, I have also become friends with more neutral tones with this collection. Thus, black, gray, and beige shades can be seen in various pattern forms. To balance the pattern game, I have designed calm basic products such as tops and pants.

Another reason why I put so much thought into the design process is to make clothes more valuable to people. It is my way to fight the ultra-fast fashion trend. If the clothing is made of quality materials, fitting well to your body type, has a flattering shape, and has a story behind it, it can never be a throw-away item. We need to take care of our clothes, our purchasing habits, our environment, and our people. The Earth-damaging fashion industry needs to change, and hopefully, I can contribute to it positively.

I hope my knits inspire you to take a moment to notice the patterns and textures around you. Beauty is not just reserved for vacations; it’s present in every moment of our lives. Happy exploring!