I can’t tell what I love more: Varga’s beautiful fusion of traditional Romani prints, fashions, colors, and cuts and contemporary edge; her message of peace and coexistence; the shots of her models and her inspiration; or the fact that Romani fashion is blossoming into a self-defining style in popular culture (as opposed to an ill-informed appropriation). Check out The Gypsy Chronicle’s interview with Varga for some of the most beautiful words, clothes, and shots you’ll ever find. Peace, love, and fashion, Ms. Varga– you are my heroine. Kushti baxt! 

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What are the special features of Romani Design outfits?

Erika: Traditions and modernity in the first place, also functionality and flamboyant style. We use quality textiles with flower patterns and bright colours or unique techniques in sewing and decorating the clothes. We also put huge emphasis on the making process of the clothes. In addition, we design textile and silver jewels, if someone requests we use gold as well. We use the most significant Gypsy luck symbols and motifs in jewel making: lentils, clovers, horseshoes, roses, the sun and the moon.

-excerpt from Varga’s interview with The Gypsy Chronicles

 

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