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Maria Pandele

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Maria Pandele
BA (Hons) Fashion

Maria Pandele

As a knitwear designer, my practice is deeply rooted in emotional connection, self-expression and the quiet power of feeling seen. 

I create garments that are more than clothing; they are experiences. I believe in the transformative potential of fashion to shift how people feel in their own skin. Through tactile, expressive knitwear, I aim to craft pieces that inspire confidence, comfort, and a sense of individuality. 

My design process is heavily influenced by exploring unique communities and subcultures spaces where identity, storytelling and craft come together in powerful ways. I’m drawn to how people use clothing to communicate who they are, especially within groups that exist outside the mainstream. Their creativity and authenticity inspire collections that celebrate difference and elevate everyday rituals into something special. 

Technically, I work with both traditional and experimental knit techniques, blending handcraft with innovation to build rich textures, expressive silhouettes, and garments that move with the body. I favour slow, sustainable methods and natural fibres, and I see each piece as a kind of wearable intimacy, carefully constructed to offer not just style, but feeling.

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