Paper Inspiration
Designer Venera Kazarova harnesses her paper power to create intricate fashion creations
My inspiration comes from interesting shapes. They are truly my Muse. I can see The Dress in anything, even in a stain of tea. Any distinct shape can be transformed into a dress inside my mind.
The shape and texture of plants inspire me immensely, and one in particular is the texture of the interior of the mushroom cap; I have a series of paper cut-out dresses inspired by this texture alone.
Images also come from my dreams, and I am able to recreate my dreams by incorporating them into my collections. In my dreams, my costumes are surrounded by a luminous halo; they shine. I often use fabrics imitating this effect as my attempt to portray the effect of non-reality.
It is important for me to convey the state of a fairy tale, from which everything is exposed. I often infuse my joyful and infantile creations into hard realistic settings in my projects.
It’s my way of reassuring myself that the world is not evil.
To see more of Venera’s work, visit her website.
