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SUMMARY:BEYOND LIMITS: POLISH VISIONARIES COME TO LONDON FASHION WEEK
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DESCRIPTION:19th - 21st September 2026Twelve distinctive voices redefining fashion,
jewellery and contemporary design
The three-day exhibition opens with an exclusive drinks reception on 19th
September to mark the launch of BEYOND LIMITS and celebrate the breadth of
contemporary Polish fashion and design.
10am - 9pm Sat 19 & Sun 20 Sep 2026
10am - 4pm Mon 21 Sep 2026
Opening reception: 7:30pm 19 September
Fashion Scout, 31 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EY, Shoreditch, London
About the event
Taking place over three days (19th - 21st September) as part of the
official Fashion Scout London Fashion Week programme, BEYOND LIMITS brings
together eight fashion designers and four jewellery designers in a single
international showcase. United not by a single aesthetic, but by an
uncompromising approach to creativity, craftsmanship and individual
expression, the group represents a multifaceted view of contemporary Polish
design.
The project explores the point at which fashion moves beyond its
utilitarian function and becomes a vehicle for artistic expression,
cultural identity and exceptional craftsmanship. The designers explore the
dialogue between tradition and innovation, heritage and experimentation,
craftsmanship and contemporary design. BEYOND LIMITS is here to position
Polish talent within an international conversation about the future of
fashion and design.
The Designers
CLOTHING
Hubert Pelc: A graduate of the Department of Fashion at the Academy of Fine
Arts in Warsaw, Pelc approaches fashion as artistic expression, exploring
identity and belonging through a dialogue between tradition and
experimentation.
Instagram: @hubertpelc
Martyna Konieczny: Fashion designer behind independent label No Przesada,
Konieczny, a graduate from the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, draws
inspiration from Polish folklore, transforming traditional motifs into
bold, unconventional forms that escape established design narratives.
Instagram: @no_przesada
Robert Czerwik: The designer creates collections rooted in meticulous
detailing and inspired by the stories of strong women throughout history.
Instagram: @robertczerwik
RAD DUET: The brand draws on Polish culture, identity and craftsmanship.
Its work is represented in the permanent collections of leading Polish
museums.
Instagram: @rad_duet
Katarzyna Konieczka: Renowned for her sculptural silhouettes, contemporary
corsetry, and abstract, architectural headpieces that blur the line between
fashion and wearable art.
Instagram: @konieczkacostumes
Michał Szulc: The designer has developed a distinctive practice centred on
transforming leather into a contemporary streetwear language while
embracing deadstock materials as a conscious design strategy.
Instagram: @michalszulc
KARDASJAN: Themes of sensuality, masculinity, and the body are explored by
KARDASJAN, whose work challenges conventional perceptions of menswear
through a bold and provocative visual language.
Instagram: @kardasjan
Tomasz Armada: Drawing inspiration from Polish culture and identity codes,
he transforms recycled materials into expressive narratives that question
notions of tradition, value, and national identity.
Instagram: @tomaszarmada
JEWELLERY
Radek Anais Laró: At the intersection of fashion, sculpture, contemporary
art and performance, thedesigner combines traditional goldsmithing
techniques with an experimental approach to one-of-a-kind jewellery.
Instagram: @radekanaislaro
Rzucidło: The contemporary jewellery brand reinterprets tribal and ethnic
jewellery traditions through a contemporary lens, with music and subculture
forming central sources of inspiration.
Instagram: @rzucid.lo
Anna Samków: Samków creates personalised miniature works of art using
precious metals, gemstones and organic materials. Her jewellery is
characterised by irregular textures, raw surfaces and unexpected forms.
Instagram: @annasamkow
Stettin Jewellery: The Polish–Australian duo Patrycja Bołzan and Karlo
Szczepaniak combine traditional goldsmithing with experimentation, creating
bespoke, handcrafted pieces in their own studio.
Instagram: @stettin.jewellery
Each designer in BEYOND LIMITS brings a distinctive creative language and a
visionary approach, demonstrating the strength of Polish fashion and its
contribution to the international conversation around the future of design
GQ Poland is the exclusive media partner. Project by Creative Industries
Institute (IPK)
Find out more HERE
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