Fashion Nerds

New York, United States

Karolina Zmarlak

  • Modernist tailoring
  • Convertible clothing
  • Sculptural texture

Karolina Zmarlak developed her New York label from a made-to-order practice, maintaining close relationships with customers through trunk shows. Her clothes emphasize clean construction and modernist tailoring, with convertible pieces and sculptural surfaces that add interest through texture rather than decoration.

Portrait of Karolina Zmarlak
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Five looks to know

White cape jacket and trousers, Karolina Zmarlak, Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear.

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White cape jacket and trousers

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

White cape jacket and trousers from Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear. The collection used curved construction, convertible shapes and fabric texture to build a sculptural wardrobe.

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Black sculpted peplum top and trousers, Karolina Zmarlak, Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear.

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Black sculpted peplum top and trousers

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Black sculpted peplum top and trousers from Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear. The collection used curved construction, convertible shapes and fabric texture to build a sculptural wardrobe.

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Sleeveless black top and cropped trousers, Karolina Zmarlak, Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear.

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Sleeveless black top and cropped trousers

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Sleeveless black top and cropped trousers from Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear. The collection used curved construction, convertible shapes and fabric texture to build a sculptural wardrobe.

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Pale blue dress with curved panels, Karolina Zmarlak, Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear.

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Pale blue dress with curved panels

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Pale blue dress with curved panels from Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear. The collection used curved construction, convertible shapes and fabric texture to build a sculptural wardrobe.

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Pale blue textured sheath dress, Karolina Zmarlak, Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear.

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Pale blue textured sheath dress

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

Pale blue textured sheath dress from Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear. The collection used curved construction, convertible shapes and fabric texture to build a sculptural wardrobe.

Courtesy of Karolina Zmarlak

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece