restrictive liberation
restrictive liberation
Rituals, sexuality, the paradox of liberation through restriction and seeing the search for spirituality as an eclectic set of experiences.

Adina Nicola is a multidisciplinary fashion designer, of Romanian origins. In her practice, she explores themes such as sexuality, the paradox of liberation through restriction, eclectic ways of spirituality, rituals and folklore. The purpose of her work is meant to provoke people's views on taboo topics and open a conversation about the provenience of our core beliefs.
The materials used by the designer are a contrast of fabrics, such as linen, organic cotton and ethically sourced and dyed leather, Lycra spandex.
Adina Nicola puts a lot of emphasis on the community aspect of celebrating tradition, using recycled traditional Romanian tablecloths, bedsheets, and head scarfs that are more than 60 years old. Most of the materials are coming from rural households who are willing to donate them.
Traditional loom weaving, embroidery and leatherwork are kept alive and given a new meaning in the modern world.
Adina Nicola “eclipse“ digital universe








behind the scene…

LOOK 3
~“zmeu“~
Long dress with leather top strapped on the side with white and red ribbon over the shoulder. White organic linen skirt with up-cycled traditional appliqué
LOOK 1
~“sanziana“~
Asymmetrical top with up-cycled bra scarf. Red hesian skirt with white cotton underskirt/ asymmetrical hem .
All silver jewellery designed by me and made in collaboration with Iranian artist and architect Tannaz Alizadeh
design development










branding





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technical development









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jewellery
in collaboration with Tannaz Alizadeh




digital environment
collaboration Zahra Mohaiyuddin and Maria Usanova