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Mariia Opaliuk

London College of Fashion

Mariia Opaliuk is a London-based accessories designer and a graduate of London College of Fashion, specialising in bags and accessories. Inspired by craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic storytelling, she creates statement pieces that blur the line between fashion and wearable art. Her work explores movement, emotion, and the preservation of fleeting moments, transforming personal memories into sculptural accessories that invite curiosity and interaction. With a strong focus on innovative construction, Mariia aims to push the boundaries of contemporary accessory design while creating pieces that leave a lasting emotional impression. Winner of national glove student competition 2024 and 2026

Picnic collection: "The Bloom" moving bag

Category: Accessories

Competitions: International

Picnic is a collection inspired by my personal memories of spring and the emotions connected to nature’s awakening. It reflects moments of blooming gardens, butterflies returning after winter, family picnics that inspired a sense of warmth, curiosity and joy. The collection explores how these fleeting experiences can be preserved through accessories, transforming memories into wearable art. "The Bloom" celebrates the moment flowers begin to open, the woven detailing reinterpret the traditional picnic basket through contemporary leather craftsmanship. Selected bag feature kinetic elements that introduce movement, making the accessories feel alive and strengthening the connection between nature and design. Entirely handcrafted using leather and innovative construction techniques, the Bloom celebrates the value of craftsmanship in an increasingly digital world and popularisation of AI. The bag from this collection invites the viewer to pause, reconnect with cherished memories, and experience accessories not only as functional object but as piece that tell stories, evoke emotion and preserve moments that might otherwise be forgotten.

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