Karla Spetic
Official Bio:
"Debuted in 2008, Karla Špetić self-titled label has garnered local and international industry recognition for her signature soft tailoring and juxtaposition of masculine silhouettes and feminine fabrications.
Immigrating to Australia from Dubrovnik, Croatia, in 1993, Špetić brings a unique romanticism to her designs, and a sensibility of the value of special clothing. Her designs convey a considered wearability. Seamlines have purpose and fabrications echo the thought behind the design process.
Karla Špetić label is a resplendent celebration of a designers’ journey with a vision. Always staying true to her signature design style, her collections are distinctive and confident in their brand identity. The results have seen Špetić nomination for the 2014 International Woolmark prize, and positioning within publications including the New York Times, French ELLE and Vogue Italia. Her designs have been worn by the likes of Solange and Beyoncé Knowles and supported by prominent international bloggers including Natalie Joos, Susie Lau of style Bubble, Leandra Medine from The Man Repeller and Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Vintage.
In addition to her namesakes mainline collection, 2013 saw the expansion of the Karla Špetić brand to incorporate ‘KŠ Swim’, a swim and loungewear label, showcasing quality lycra swim suits in an array of bold prints, and ‘IĆ ’ a luxury knitwear label."
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We asked Karla Septic to fill in the blanks:
1. Earth is our Mother Nature
2. Outerspace is infinite possibilities
3. I feel most comfortable in a warm cashmere knit
4. My spirit animal is the feline species
5. Love makes me the happiest
6. The future of fashion is pushing boundaries, staying true and being current
7. I learned the most from the mistakes I made
8. The greatest compliment I could receive is when people respond to my work
9. My style mantra is do as you feel
10. Sleep or sleep when you're dead Sleep
11. If only I could have designed - __________
12. When I woke up today, I felt Euphoric
13. Most people would say I am Intense
14. I shop the most at - ___________
15. I think anyone that takes themselves too seriously is hilarious
16. When on a crowded subway, I get my wallet stolen
17. Drones are - _____________
18. Fast fashion is boring
19. My horoscope sign is Gemini and it is spot on/so not: very spot on
20. I'm certain of Mother Nature
21. I'm not so certain of - ____________
22. My clothes are for those who respond to them