Interview with Daria Zhiliaeva

Daria is based in Florence, Italy. She studied at Polimoda and graduated in 2013. Daria was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

Daria Zhiliaeva

Designer Interview

14 April 2014

I have studied painting,sculpture and fashion design at Academy of Art and Design (Saint-Petersburg, Russia) for three years, then I moved to Istitute Atelier Chardon Savard in Paris, where I stayed for one year. Last summer I got my bachelor degree in Polimoda, Firenze. The Hostess of the copper mountain is my graduate collection

I am studying at Polimoda now and hope to obtain my Master degree next spring. Also there is a small project called «February First».It is the online shop (feb1st.com) where I plan to sell simple and beautiful garments created by me and my sister

Another way to make people happy

Everything is interesting for me

Colours are very important for me. That is because of my studying in the Academy of Art maybe.

I never use elements of religious clothing in my designs. Also I try not to invest any kind of darkness and depression in things that I create. It is my understanding of respect and responsibility. I do not want to hurt or offend someone.

Shopping center "GALERIA" in SaintPetersburg, Russia gave me an amazing possibility to exhibit my collection in October 2013.
Also I had a chance to present «The Hostess of the Copper Mountain» in Munich during Next Motion 2014 Fashion Show organized by AMD Akademie Mode und Design

Now I live in Italy because of my studying and I'm really in love with this country. However Russia is my beloved homeland and my main source of inspiration

My website is www.feb1st.com
Also you can find me on notjustalabel.com or write me directly (daria.zhilyaeva@gmail.com )

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Interview with Daria Zhiliaeva

Designer Interview

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

How can people contact you?

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