CHRYSALIS AND polish fashion stories
Jerzy Antkowiak and models wearing Moda Polska designs, Warsaw 1967. Photo: Tadeusz Rolke ©Agencja Gazeta, An image of a card from the Chrysalis book ©2017
"Discover the History of Polish Fashion with 'Polish Fashion Stories' - The Online Extension of 'Chrysalis'
'Polish Fashion Stories' is your online destination to delve into the captivating history of Poland's fashion industry, tracing its roots from post-war beginnings to 21st-century innovation. As an extension of 'Chrysalis,' a beautifully crafted limited edition art book, our platform brings this exclusive content to a broader audience of fashion enthusiasts and journalists.
'Chrysalis,' was the first English-language publication to chronicle the evolution of Polish fashion design, targets UK fashion professionals and journalists, with the primary goal of promoting and elevating the profile of Poland's fashion industry in the UK market.
Initially released as a limited edition art book, only 250 copies of 'Chrysalis' were made available to a select group of fashion insiders and journalists. Now, with 'Polish Fashion Stories,' you can explore the rich history and creative landscape of Polish fashion design online.
Immerse yourself in the world of Polish fashion and uncover the stories behind the designs with 'Polish Fashion Stories' and 'Chrysalis.'"
The online extension aim is to collect stories about Polish creatives working in fashion or projects inspired by fashion.
Chrysalis book credits:
©2016 Polish Cultural Institute in London, Pola Arts Foundation
All rights reserved: No part of the publication can be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission from the publishers or in accordance with the Copyright Designs and patent Act, 1998
Published by:
Polish Cultural Institute in London, Pola Arts Foundation
Supported by:
Contemporary Lynx, YES, Joanna Gemes
Honorary Patron: Dr. Ossman Djajadis
Original Concept:
Paulina Latham, Marcin Różyc, Beata Dudzic
Publishing Director: Anna Godlewska
Editor:
Paulina Latham
Texts by: Marcin Różyc
Art Direction/design:
Tymek Borowski
Project management/technology: zespolwespol.org
Photo editor/licensing:
Sylwia Chamera
Translation by:
Garry Malloy
Translation assistance:
Tom Jackson, Jola Piesakowska
Editorial Advisor and Fundraising: Kola Śliwińska
Copy writing and editing:
Will Roberts @ voxmultimedia.co
Copy writing and editing assistance: Agnieszka Ciepłucha, Anna Gruszka
Honorary Patron: Dr. Osman Djajadisastra
Printed in Poland by:
Argraf.pl
Special thanks to:
Agata Wrońska, Aleksandra Laska, Ania Kuczyńska, Arkadius, Dobromiła Błaszczyk, Dobrosława Świtalska, Dorota Wojciechowska, Dream Nation, Fashion Department at the Academy Of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Filip Pągowski, Gosia Baczyńska, Joanna Klimas, Joanna Przetakiewicz, John and Sam Woroniecki, Justyna Chrabelska, k a a s k a s, Karolina Kołodziej, Katarzyna Szczotarska, Kola Śliwińska, Krzysztof Gierałtowski, Krzysztof Stróżyna, Local Heroes, Magdalena Grabianowska, Maldoror, Marios Dik, Mariusz Przybylski, Paulina Plizga, Robert Kupisz, Sylwia Krasoń, UEG, Zaremba Bespoke Tailoring, Zofia Ufnalewska
A CIP catalogue record of the Chrysalis publication is available from the British Library.
Opinions expressed within this publication are those of the authors, artists and designers and not necessary of the publisher
www.instytutpolski.pl/london/, www.contemporarylynx.co.uk, www.yes.pl
ISBN 978-0-9957640-0-2
Tymek Borowski Untitled, 2016, acrylic and indian ink on canvas, 150 x 190 cm
