INTERACTIONS 2021: Redefining Fashion with Interchangeable Textile Panels

Empowering Self-Expression and Sustainability

Inspired by Archigram's Plug-in City concept and the construction of Centre Pompidou in Paris, Marina Kolarova sought to create adaptable garments that evolve with each person. The concept behind INTERACTIONS 2021 is to provide a solution for sustainable and responsible fashion while empowering individuals to express themselves through their clothing.

The strength of this collection lies in its interchangeable textile panels. Made from 100% dead stock fabric, these panels can be attached to each other using silicon straps. The result is a collection that encourages creativity and personal interpretation, allowing individuals to design new looks each day.

By utilizing leftover fabrics and providing the opportunity to mix and match panels, INTERACTIONS 2021 supports self-expression and reduces textile waste. This innovative approach to fashion also promotes the idea of buying less and wearing more, as individuals can simply purchase a new panel in a different color or fabric to create a completely new look.

Marina Kolarova's INTERACTIONS 2021 collection challenges traditional notions of fashion and encourages individuals to embrace their own unique style. The collection was realized in Paris in 2021, and the creative process involved deconstructing garment patterns to create abstract fabric panels that can work together to recreate new clothes.

This groundbreaking collection has garnered recognition in the design world, earning Marina Kolarova the Iron A' Design Award in the Fashion, Apparel, and Garment Design category in 2023. This prestigious award acknowledges the collection's well-designed, practical, and innovative nature, as well as its contribution to a better world through sustainable practices and empowering self-expression.

With INTERACTIONS 2021, Marina Kolarova has redefined fashion by offering a new way to approach personal style and sustainability. This collection not only allows individuals to express themselves through their clothing but also encourages a more conscious and responsible approach to fashion consumption.