Designer Constanzia Yurashko’s latest collection, “Nothingness,” delves deeply into the enigmatic facets of reality and identity. Yurashko describes “Nothingness” as an exploration of the essence of existence and the underlying forces that shape our perceptions, deliberately eschewing the superficial trappings of daily life and material values. Inspired by the elusive characters of Virginia Woolf, whose lives are portrayed with an enigmatic fluidity, and LS Lowry’s poignant depictions of a monotonous existence, Yurashko seeks to capture a sense of the ephemeral and the abstract.
“Notingness is my way of trying to depict the meaning of reality and the mystery of identity. Also trying to explore the origins of the beliefs and intuitions which shape and order my vision of life away from the trivia of daily life, attached to objects or values which are so irrelevant.
I found the inspiration in the mystery and the inexplicable of Virginia Woolf’s characters, rarely enclosed in precise outlines. Also, LS Lowry’s interpretation of everyday existence where he did not celebrate his subjects but rather capturing a ‘way of life’, a monotonous existence of ghostly people as a whole, unconsciously commemorating the lost working-class dress codes of 1920s and 30s.
The Collection have resulted in an absence of coherence, a random assemble of fragments of life. I believe the individual identity is always altering and changing its shape in response to the forces surrounding it. What I create today, I should not create in a year’s time.
Yet, finally the fragments do arrange themselves into a meaningful order.”
About Constanzia Yurashko
With a sustainable ethos and totally committed to domestic production, Constanzia Yurashko is a high-end androgynous brand founded by a designer with the same name.
Playing with historical references and gender divides, Constanzia’s designs are all about storytelling and autobiographical narrative communication with the customers. Distinctive strong tailored style, structured silhouettes, contrasting shapes and patterns, the crafting timeless pieces are made to last and be worn on any occasion. From strong structured silhouettes and tailored pieces such as coats and jackets looking great on both men and women, to long skirts, chic blouses and oversized with explosions of volume, texture and drama dresses, that will fit most of the body types and shapes.
“What I do is a total self expression, a desire to communicate a message, a voice which I use according to the change in time of my mental and physical condition. Afterwards, I “drip” in each article of clothing the state of mind and the emotions I live everyday. The final garment is thought through down to every detail and always has a story behind”.
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Highlights from the Collection
