Fashion Nerds

London, United Kingdom

Marjan Pejoski

  • Theatrical fashion
  • Decorative beadwork
  • Folkloric patchwork

Marjan Pejoski combines theatrical imagery with elaborate beadwork, embroidery and an irreverent sense of humor. The Macedonian-born, London-based designer is widely associated with Björk's swan dress, while his clothing collections explore a broader decorative vocabulary.

Portrait of Marjan Pejoski
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Five looks to know

Marjan Pejoski’s white swan dress displayed on a mannequin, with the bird’s neck encircling the neckline and a full feathered skirt.

Landmark design

Björk’s swan dress

Fall/Winter 2000–2001

Pejoski’s swan-shaped dress became famous through Björk’s 2001 Oscars appearance. This garment view documents its display in The Met’s 2019 exhibition Camp: Notes on Fashion.

Georgebre / Wikimedia Commons, photographed May 8, 2019
Dark cardigan and decorated floral top — Marjan Pejoski, Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Dark cardigan and decorated floral top

Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Dark cardigan and decorated floral top in Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows theatrical fashion within the collection.

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Draped tan layer over a patterned top — Marjan Pejoski, Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Draped tan layer over a patterned top

Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Draped tan layer over a patterned top in Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows decorative beadwork within the collection.

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Long multicolor patchwork coat — Marjan Pejoski, Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Long multicolor patchwork coat

Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Long multicolor patchwork coat in Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows folkloric patchwork within the collection.

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Patterned green knit and tan trousers — Marjan Pejoski, Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Patterned green knit and tan trousers

Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

Patterned green knit and tan trousers in Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows theatrical fashion within the collection.

Antoine de Parseval/ Shoot Digital for STYLE.com

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece

About Marjan Pejoski

Fall 2002 uses foliage, patchwork and folkloric textures to balance fantasy with wearable layered silhouettes.