The coronavirus brought countless changes into our lives. Many beloved design brands are also at risk. Just like them, we also believe in the added value of Hungarian design. Our article series presents Hungarian small enterprises who could even make your days spent in quarantine a little bit better with their unique products. Browse through the cool design clothes and support Hungarian design!
The collections of ARTISTA primarily consist of comfortable, calmly elegant yet extravagant everyday attire that can be transformed into special formal wear easily, vesting their wearer with confidence any time of the day. The special and unconventional combination of materials are also essential features of the Artista clothes, thus creating unique and personal aesthetics. The bags and backpacks functionally fit into the wardrobe of urban women leading an active life. Artista Studio was founded in Budapest, in 1993. Three of the original founders has been designing and running the brand ever since: Katalin Imre, Nóra Rácz and Katalin Stampf.
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Would you like to see more? Go and visit the online store or you can also try on the selected pieces in their showroom in Puskin utca by booking an appointment.
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The CAKÓ brand has been a permanent and exciting participant of the Hungarian design sector since 2013. Kinga Cakó, the designer of the brand opened her first showroom in 2017 in Buda. Her pieces are manufactured ethically, in Hungary, using natural materials. The main source of inspiration for the brand is nature and the various branches of art.
We recommend these:
White ribbed folded bottom crop top
Powder pink ribbed wrap dress
White ribbed turtleneck crop top
You can order the CAKÓ pieces on the Instagram page of the brand!
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The CAMOU brand, founded based on the ideas of fashion designer Beatrix Fehér in 2006, is essentially an interaction between fashion, art and photography. “My inspirations come from the urban environment or nature and are placed on the clothes and accessories with screen printing or digital technologies” – the designer tells us. Must have for fans of Budapest and Lake Balaton!
We recommend these:
Skirt with Széchényi Bath print
Blue brocade coat, with trolley print lining
Wrap skirt with port print
Would you like to grab the Széchényi Bath skirt? You can order via Facebook message, directly from the designer.
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Fanni Szaszák’s brand was launched in 2018, and many tees with cool sayings have found their proud owners since then. The funny and apt signs are placed on the fankapanka T-shirts, sweaters and canvas totes with manual embroidery. They use 100 bio cotton fabric in every case, in a factory operating with renewable energy sources (wind and solar energy), amongst ethical circumstances. The packaging is completely plastic free, they only use paper. Hint: the fankapanka products make a perfect birthday gift!
We recommend these:
„diszkó” (disco) sweater
„nem hiszlek el” (you’re unbelievable) tee
„hallod” (hey you) tee
They know exactly what you think. IT’S A MUST! Check their Instagram and order from the designer via e-mail!
The pieces of the IMOGEN brand are characterized by moderate elegance, power and dynamism at the same time. The feminine elements combined with clean lines convey the classic and romantic feeling characteristic of the brand. The pieces are made with everyday needs in mind, may it be about formal events, work or free time activities, everyone can find the piece matching the occasion and their personality perfectly. The products of the micro-business are made in Hungary. After careful selection of the fabrics, a seamstress and the designer create the clothes. In addition to the collection, you can also order custom pieces – the founder of the brand, Viki Bajcsai is more than happy to design wedding dresses and evening gowns, too.
We recommend these:
Magenta – blue maxi skirt
Yellow maxi skirt
Denim-like blue dress
This is what you’ve been looking for? You can grab it on the Facebook page of the brand!
We are 100% biased regarding the clothes of the INQ concept brand: we know what we are talking about, as we have been testing their stuff for years. Their repertoire features unique, universal and contemporary garments, with a hint of nostalgia. Simple, loveable, and wearable pieces: one of our personal favorites is the Lil Bro Jeans, you’ll love it for sure! In one of our latest selections, we also interviewed Évi Marillai, the founder and manager of the brand.
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True must have pieces, right? You can also purchase the INQ concept pieces on the newly launched online store of wonderlab!
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In the Hungarian fashion sector, Lindamelinda addresses the goal-oriented and confident female society: the “real women’ who hold their own everyday in today’s fast-paced and hectic world. The brand targets women between the age of 30-50, looking for quality clothes. Melinda designs two collections every year in the spirit of clean and classic lines; she is a big believer of “evergreen pieces.” Every collection of the designer is inspired by the energies of nature, her travels and motherhood. Her clothes are endlessly elegant, light and natural and the same time.
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Are you looking for more girly stuff? Go and visit the online store!
Ginger Sprite
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