Lan Krebs Transforms Jersey into a Canvas of Creativity at Ljubljana Fashion Week
In the realm of fashion, jersey fabric is often perceived as a basic, utilitarian material, limited in its potential and creative expression. However, designer Lan Krebs is on a mission to transform this perception. At Ljubljana Fashion Week, Krebs unveils his groundbreaking collection, where single jersey is reimagined as a dynamic and expressive medium for innovative garment design. Through his unique approach, Krebs elevates this seemingly simple fabric into a canvas for movement, expression, and artistic reinterpretation.
Employing machine-made tubular knits, Lan Krebs explores the art of layering, wrapping, and sculpting fabric directly on the body. By eschewing conventional garment structures, he creates bold and sculptural forms that celebrate the beauty of minimal material intervention. Each piece begins as a seamless tube of jersey, undergoing a transformative journey through techniques such as pleating, hand gathering, and experimentation with angles and transparency. The results are garments that are intentionally open-ended, lacking defined fronts, backs, insides, or outsides, inviting wearers to engage and interact with the fabric.
Krebs’s approach to sustainability goes beyond ecological responsibility; it reflects a commitment to long-term engagement with the systems that shape creative work. By manipulating standardised materials like single jersey in subtle and intentional ways, he showcases how even the most overlooked fabrics can be transformed into extraordinary pieces through thoughtful design. This commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with contemporary fashion’s growing emphasis on responsible practices.
About Lan Krebs:
Lan Krebs is a Master’s graduate from the prestigious Swedish School of Textiles, where he honed his skills in the innovative exploration of knitting, specialising in circular knit techniques. He challenges the conventional narrative surrounding single jersey fabric, transforming it from a traditionally plain material into a vibrant and expressive textile. Through his experimental methods and deep investigation of yarn interaction, texture, and construction, Krebs elevates single jersey to a central design element in contemporary fashion. His work pushes the boundaries of fabric manipulation, establishing a forward-thinking vision that lies at the intersection of fashion, technology, and textile experimentation.
Join us in celebrating Lan Krebs’s innovative approach to clothing design at Ljubljana Fashion Week, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and sustainability meets creativity. Follow Lan Krebs on social media @lankrebs to stay updated on his journey in redefining jersey fabric and the art of contemporary garment design.
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