Nikola Dzigda

Raised in the Polish countryside, my earliest memories are rooted in exploring its vast landscapes, an upbringing that deeply instilled in me a nostalgia for slow connection and a quiet awareness of the natural world. Balancing minimalism with craftsmanship, my work draws on this foundational perspective to reflect a slower and more conscious way of making; one that values longevity, tactility, and connection. Clothing becomes not only a form of shelter, but something lived in.

Where I Walk explores the quiet dialogue between body, garment and the landscape it moves through. Rooted in functionality and freedom of movement, the collection reflects the act of walking as a grounding ritual. A subtle awareness of terrain, climate and atmosphere. This presence shapes the collection’s approach to function and form.

This collection challenges the rigid and synthetic language of traditional technical wear. The garments honour the durability and purpose of historical outerwear but explore feminine silhouettes that curve and drape around the body, allowing movement to remain fluid rather than restricted. Structured as a seasonal capsule, each garment reflects a shift in climate and atmosphere. Adjustable volumes and modular layering allow each garment to adapt and protect, mirroring the body’s response to the changing seasons.

Ventile forms the foundation of the garments. Matte and substantial, its surface holds a paper-like crispness that softens with wear. Organic cotton gauze introduces moments of transparency, macramé brings tactility and interconnection, symbolising slow making and an intimate bond between the wearer and their garments. A warm but subdued palette mirrors the tones of the landscape itself and immerses the body within it.

Texture becomes narrative with surfaces that crease and respond. By merging heritage fabric innovation with handcraft and natural materiality, Where I Walk reconsiders contemporary outerwear as something grounded, tactile and intimately connected to the landscape it walks through.