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Teo Gardapkhadze graduated from the State Academy of Arts in Tbilisi with a major in Architecture. Since early 2000's she takes part in Georgian Fashion Week and is actively involved the fashion industry. Teo’s comfortable, stripy tops are absolute bestsellers. In the TALK Teo shares with MORE is LOVE her inspirations and visions. |
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MORE is LOVE: Tell us what you do in a few sentences… Teo Gatdapkhadze: I draw and think about my job all the time. Even though it’s sometimes tiring, I LOVE what I do. MORE is LOVE: What do you like the most about your profession? Teo Gardapkhadze: This is the job that I feel. I like everything alive, simple and I think human is the greatest creation which I am happy to serve. |
MORE is LOVE: Can you recall you first steps when you entered the field? What was the most difficult part about it? Teo Gardapkhadze: It was really hard time for Georgia but I got through all difficulties and this only proves that I am exactly where I belong.
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World itself is the biggest inspiration for me
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Teo Gardapkhadze: In these ordinary, simple stirpes lies the part of my life story. It's sincere and everyone feels this energy. MORE is LOVE: Describe one day in your studio... Teo Gardapkhadze: Chaos! Everything is on the floor. Something is being cut, sewed, and eventually something new is born. MORE is LOVE: What do you think of trends, do they influence you? Teo Gardapkhadze: To some extent, yes, but the forms that transcend time and don't age, are mine. MORE is LOVE: How about the commercial side of the collection, do you think of it when working? |
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MORE is LOVE: How do you choose your fabrics? What is your favorite material to work with? Teo Gardapkhadze: By touching them. Silk. I like transparent fabrics and everything natural. |
Teo Gardapkhadze: Of course I do, but the most important thing for me is how comfortable clothes are. That's what make them so wanted. MORE is LOVE: What is your biggest inspiration? Teo Gardapkhadze: the world! |
The most important thing is how comfortable my clothes are. That's what make them so wanted.
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MORE is LOVE: What can we expect from you next season? Teo Gardapkhadze: Lines inclined out of tiredness, eventually driving me to significantly feminine forms. |
LOVE is..."I don't know, striped"
