Knitting is often seen as something old-fashioned, mostly associated with thick, heavy winter clothing meant to keep you warm. With THE SHADE BEHIND KNIT, I wanted to break that image and show that knitwear can also be modern, refined, and elegant.​

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I explored the contrasts between summer and winter, lightness and heaviness, openness and density. Instead of heavy knits, I focused on creating light, airy pieces through lace knitting. Using self-designed openwork patterns, I made transparent fabrics that feel fresh and soft.

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Shadow also became an important part of the project. Just as shadows are created by sunlight, I wanted to reveal a different, hidden side of knitwear. By shining light onto my lace knits from different angles, I created shadow patterns which I then translated into jacquard designs. This interaction between knit and shadow resulted in organic shapes that naturally move with the body.

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I chose to work only with natural silk because of its strength, softness, and beautiful sheen. To make the collection as sustainable as possible, I knitted the pieces fully fashioned, leaving almost no waste. The leftover yarns were used to create small accessories like a headband and a bag.

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THE SHADE BEHIND KNIT is a dialogue between light and material, tradition and innovation a contemporary reinterpretation of what knitwear can be.