MO_KA
DESIGNS












UGUNS/ MELANCHOLY
Project
Project with the chosen fashion brand MAREUNROL'S.
I used brand's DNA and tried to adapt to it's strong concept.
I designed a collection inspired by surrealism and its drawing methods, mysticism, nature and with a filmmakers team made a fashion video UGUNS/ MELANCHOLY that shows my inspiration and tells the story of collection about Chimney Sweeper and Spirit of home.
Men's shirt and shorts produced.
Style: 15-13 and 15-18
Dress produced.
Style: 15-1
Photography, Make-up & Hair: Sabīne Madara
Models: Samira Adgezalova
Vilnis Līdaka
Internship at
KATYA KATYA SHEHURINA
Additional book from my internship in
summer 2013.
I researched the company, designed the collection and implemented Laser cut-out leather fabric to supplement brand's characteristic lace fabrics.
This collection keeps the brand's specific feminine, vintage and delicate feeling.
Knee-length dress produced.
Style: 11
Photography: Ivo Skanstiņš
Model: Anta Katrīna Zandersone
Make-up & Hair: Monta Kairēna
Casual Menswear
project
Rock 'n' L. is my own launched menswear brand.
Project focuses on visualizing and describing the brand and its concept.
I designed a mini collection, described the target group, show inspiration, technical flats, choice of colours and materials.
Men's shirt produced.
Style: Ern S3
Photography: Ivo Skanstiņš
Model: Ernests Jansons




Collection Development
project
Chosen brand for the project: COS
Task to develop a collection based on COS target group, trend inspiration, design DNA.
Focus on consumer awareness, Sales material and production of Jacket.
Women's jacket produced.
Style: 108
Illustrations: Monta Kairēna
Photography: Ernests Jansons
Trend Inspiration video
for COS project
Made by MO_KA
DESIGNS




Art & Form
project
Jersey Shirt inspired by Kirstine Roepstorff "West" artpiece from HEART Herning museum of contemporary art.
Photography: Ivo Skanstiņš
Model: Anta Katrīna Zandersone




Dress project
Mini-collection inspired from draping exercise with focus on sleeves and neck. Flowy silk and stiff black denim combinations.
Knee-length tube neck dress produced.
Photography and Make-up: Monta Kairēna
Model: Zaiga Muižniece




Draping project
Dress inspired by Junya Watanabe and draping technique. Fabric is let to play with the body shapes creating oversized back.
Photography: Ivo Skanstiņš
Model: Anta Katrīna Zandersone




ETNOgraphic project
Inspired from street-style, active lifestyle and ancient Latvian's ethnic motifs. Cotton dress with "Auseklis" symbol print.
Photography: Ivo Skanstiņš
Model: Anta Katrīna Zandersone









Other projects
Fashion Illustrations, individual orders,
Visual Merchandising.
© Monta Kairēna