Fashion
Dr Ilona Kanclerz
Doctor of Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary artist. Conceptualist. Fashion designer.
You have received numerous awards and distinctions. You have participated in shows, exhibitions, and presentations both in Poland and abroad. Her works are included in the collections of the Silesian Museum, among others.
She is an image consultant and a specialist in building new media messages.
Fashion
My dears 🙂
Is fashion just an impression, a dream, a revelation? A fleeting fascination, love at first sight?
Or perhaps it's a powerful force, a sociological phenomenon deeply rooted in culture and psychology. It justifies its existence in countries like France and Italy as a national income.
Regardless of the answer, however, it exists! It simply exists!
In my many years of practice, it's always present. In eclectic collections in shop windows, but also in the futuristic presentations of young designers. It's an integral part of many fields of art, economics, and science. It can be pragmatic, but it can also be sensitive, capricious, and feisty.
In image-building, brand-building, and trend-setting, it's a tool that directly demonstrates direction and interpretation. It can also exemplify aspirations, inspirations, or even the embodiment of rebellion. It's the foundation of many subcultures and their distinctive language.
With all this in mind, it's clear that, in addition to its cultural heritage, its historical and social legacy, as well as its commercial significance, place it in the luxury category. Haute couture sells clothing and accessories at exorbitant prices. Designers have clients willing to pay gold for their creations.
On Diamarte's website, we will promote the art of fashion, young artists, and extraordinary craftspeople.
In the Fashion section, Ilona Kanclerz offers a wealth of inspiration, names, and addresses that will help you navigate the often challenging eclectic world of fashion. Specific recommendations will help you find the creator of your dream, and the ability to keep up with new arrivals will often help you choose the perfect gift for lovers of both the avant-garde and the classics.
See you soon
Dr. Ilona Kanclerz
In 2026/7, Dr. Ilona Kanclerz recommends in the field of clothing design:
Aneta
Larysa Knap
A fashion designer, creator of collections inspired by Podhale folklore. She co-founded the trend of combining tradition with modernity. She is the owner of the clothing brand Folk Design. For nearly two decades, she has produced and organized the largest Polki Folki event dedicated to fashion in Poland. She is also vice president of the Made in Podhale Foundation, which inspires and supports fashion, especially regional fashion. She designs for institutions and individuals.
Aneta Larysa Knap is a pioneer in combining tradition with modernity in the clothing industry. A vegetarian, she owns the eco-friendly and empathetic brand Folk Design, which actively eliminates fur and leather from fashion. A fan of chinchilla and the color green, she is also the producer and organizer of the largest folk fashion show in Poland, "Polki Folki," the first show in Europe with a catwalk built on water, a show in the basement of a hydroelectric power plant, on a sheet of ice, and in an airport hangar at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. She participated in the 2015 "Mam Talent" program and has been a finalist in Poland's largest fashion competitions and shows. Her designs have been shown, among others, at the following festivals: In France, at the 65th Cannes Film Festival, in Berlin, in China, in Beijing, and in Shanghai, in collaboration with the international organization ACTAsia's Cruelty (Fur) Free Fashion Show, she participated in environmentally friendly fashion shows abroad. She further showed her designs in the Dominican Republic, Turkey, Indonesia, Asia, Malaysia, Milan, and at numerous international events. Her clothes are presented in museums and exhibitions, and her work has been described and published in books, magazines, and on numerous fashion portals.
Joanna
Decowska
Designer, entrepreneur, craftswoman, and promoter of Silesian culture.
Her collections feature contemporary costumes inspired by folklore, representing a dialogue between tradition and modernity. She searches for new meanings in the contemporary socio-cultural landscape. In 2018, she founded a team that creates and sews unique stage costumes and reconstructions of folk costumes for institutions, ensembles, and individuals.
Events

Cracow
Fashion Week/SAPU Graduation Gala


DiamArte has undertaken and supported the Kraków Fashion Week festival, which is independently organized by the Kraków Art Schools. The culmination is the presentation of fashion design diplomas, judged by an international jury of experts. In 2026, the main diploma show (Kraków Fashion Awards Statuette) and giveaways, such as the Choreography School, will be held on March 16, 2026, in the unique setting of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków.
More information:
In 2026, the Main Graduation Show will feature the following statuettes:
- Cracow Fashion Award,
- DiamArte Rising Star Award
and SAPU presentations
Graduation
Gala 2025
cracow fashion week

Polki Folki/ Zakopane.
The largest fashion event and show dedicated to showcasing designers and artists inspired by folk and regional culture. The award is presented by Diamarte.
Date: November 2026.
Polki
Folki
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