My graduate collection in Fashion Design and Accessories for Istituto Marangoni is a homage to my Hungarian roots. Inspired by the Hungarian punk movement of the 1980s — a period in which freedom of expression was often repressed — the collection celebrates the DIY spirit and underground creativity that emerged during that era. Patchwork, frayed edges, hand-painted textiles, and shibori techniques form the foundation of the project’s visual language.

Throughout the development process, I immersed myself in the historical and cultural atmosphere of the time while challenging my own creativity through experimental making techniques. I worked with fabric scraps that would otherwise have gone to waste, transforming them into irregular cuts and layered constructions that embrace imperfection and individuality. Everyday objects such as safety pins — iconic symbols within punk culture — were incorporated as decorative and structural elements within the garments.

The patchwork aesthetic extended beyond the garments themselves and into the illustration process, where I combined photography and illustration to create collaged compositions. These visual experiments became a tool for developing silhouettes and placements, ultimately informing where cuts, textures, and interventions would appear within the final designs.