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Katsiaryna Mikhailava

AMD Akademie Mode and Design

My name is Katsiaryna Mikhailava, a Berlin-based fashion designer and creative originally from Belarus, recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from Macromedia University of Applied Sciences Berlin. My work sits at the intersection of cultural memory, craftsmanship, and sustainable design. Growing up in Belarus instilled in me a deep connection to natural materials and handmade traditions — values that continue to shape everything I create. I am drawn to garments that carry meaning beyond their construction: pieces that tell a story, honour their origins, and are built to last. I believe fashion should be an act of intention — made slowly, made well, and made to mean something.

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Where the homeland comes

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Fashion Competition 2026

'Between Worlds' is my graduation collection — a deeply personal exploration of cultural identity and belonging, rooted in the landscapes and traditions of my home country. This coat is look 8 'Where the Homeland comes' is the final look of the collection and its most considered statement. Constructed entirely from wool sourced from my home country, the garment carries both material and emotional meaning: it is a textile bridge between where I come from and where I am going. Every element has been chosen with intention. There is no plastic in this piece. Buttons and decorative details are handcrafted from porcelain — a deliberate choice to replace industrial components with something hand-made, tactile, and lasting. The result is a garment that does not simply function as outerwear, but asks the viewer to reconsider what a coat can be: an object of permanence, craft, and quiet resistance to disposable design. Between Worlds is not fast fashion. It is fashion made to endure.

In association with Arts Thread

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