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Slovenian designers
Slovenian design has become internationally recognized and respected thanks to a large number of talented designers. Its rise began after the Second World War with the famous Ljubljana School of Printmaking. Today it continues to thrive in a range of different areas, finding expression through a range of different means.
Many of the best known figures in contemporary Slovenian design live and work in Ljubljana. What they have in common are the originality of their vastly differing approaches and the superiority of their remarkably diverse works. Every two years, the qualities of Slovenian design are showcased at the Ljubljana Biennial of Industrial Design (BIO), one of the longest running international events of the kind, where Slovenian designers competing against top-class designers from abroad tend to receive numerous awards.
The designers presented on this website are internationally respected for their unique approaches to their work. With their designs ranging from those for decorative and functional objects to those for architecture and couture, they have made a lasting mark on a variety of different areas of life.
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Alenka Globočnik Fabjan
Creations by Alenka Globočnik Fabjan, sold under the Akultura brand, are characterized by a wealth of clean asymmetric lines following closely the contours of the body. They are made from the finest sheepskin nappa leather often contrasted with silk, linen or wool. -
Almira Sadar
Almira Sadar is a fashion designer whose unique creations produced in small series have won her acclaim both home and abroad. Sadar's design approach is characterised by the exploration of different textiles and the use of fresh colour combinations and innovative details. Her creations are available from the Almirasadar shop, located at no. 6 Tavčarjeva ulica street, whose interior was designed by the Sadar Vuga Arhitekti architectural studio. -
Barbara K. Germ
Barbara K. Germ designs unique glassware handmade from high quality laboratory glass known as Jena glass. Besides glass figurines, decorative vases and candlesticks she also designs unique handmade glass jewellery. -
Katja and Jure Bricman
Katja and Jure Bricman are a young designer couple who made a name for themselves with porcelain cups, plates, trays, bells and jewellery sold under the Catbriyur brand. Their distinctive approach to designing the finest porcelain ware is characterized by a unique production method which received enthusiastic acclaim from a number of the world's leading porcelain experts. -
Lara Bohinc
Lara Bohinc is a young internationally acclaimed fashion jewellery designer living and working in London. She has collaborated with some of the brightest stars in the fashion world such as Gucci, Costume National, Lanvin, Exte, Guy Laroche and Julien McDonald. Her jewellery is worn by Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Lu, Sarah Jessica Parker, Christina Aguilera and several other film and music stars. -
Marjeta Grošelj
For over four decades, Marjeta Grošelj has been designing handbags produced by hand in small series. Each of her designs tells a story of its own. Her creations made her a fixture on the fashion scene at home and brought her recognition abroad. -
Matjaž Vlah
Matjaž Vlah creates unique handmade footwear using the finest multi-colour leather. His characteristically eccentric creations, sold under the brand name Butanoga, are a matter of spontaneous inspiration and are not based on sketches or moulds. -
Sadar Vuga Arhitekti
Jurij Sadar and Boštjan Vuga of the Sadar Vuga Arhitekti architectural studio have been working together since 1996. They rank among the best known contemporary Slovenian architects. Their works in the field of architecture and urban planning, characterized by outstanding innovation, are attuned to people's needs in relation to the quality of life in public spaces. -
Uroš Belantič
Uroš Belantič, whose creations are sold under the Oktober brand, is one of the most successful Slovenian fashion designers. He made a name for himself with the costumes he designed for the Betontanc and En Knap dance troupes. He continues to work as a costume designer for film and theatre.
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Urška Draž
The clothing designed by Urška Draž is functional while having artistic merit. Using special knitting techniques and dyes, she creates unique textures and designs. -
ZEK Crew
ZEK Crew was founded in 2001 as a group of Ljubljana-based graffiti artists initially engaged also in street art and later also in design. Today they are a multidisciplinary collective comprised of nine members including several graphic and industrial designers, typographers, graffiti artists and illustrators, as well as an architect and a VJ.