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Ariana Stanciu

National United University

I am Ariana Stanciu, a fashion designer and graduate of the University of Arts and Design in Bucharest, specializing in Fashion Design. My practice is centered on material research and the experimental development of natural leather surfaces, which I transform through processes of manipulation, texturing, and reconstruction. I work with sculptural silhouettes that investigate the relationship between body, material, and space, positioning fashion at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and architectural construction. I am interested in how manual intervention can redefine the identity of a material and generate garments with their own expressive language.

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TRANSLATING NATURE INTO FORM

Category: Apparel

Competitions: International

Inspired by nature’s quiet resilience, this project reinterprets natural leather as a living, evolving sculptural surface. The material transcends its functional role, becoming a structural and expressive medium that carries traces of transformation. Each fold, tension, and volume is conceived as a record of organic processes, erosion, and renewal, translated into form. The design explores the delicate equilibrium between strength and vulnerability, permanence and fragility, revealing craftsmanship as a refined dialogue between material and gesture. Through this approach, leather becomes a poetic skin that embodies timeless natural forces.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.