Ania Kuczyńska Archive

Milano 2019, photo Kuba Dąbrowski

The Shanghai bag has been described as “the most recognisable designer accessory in the history of contemporary Polish fashion after 1989.” Radical in its use of black, it draws on the colour that has become part of the brand’s DNA.

The design explores the idea of travel, both in its practical and symbolic dimensions, as well as the concept of contemporary urban nomads who embrace travel as a way of life.

Jewellery

The jewellery is made from wild Polish amber strung on red cord. Each mineral element is separated by hand-tied knots, a technique inspired by traditional pearl-stringing methods. The necklaces are available in four variations, each one unique. Designed for both adults and children, the collection pays homage to Polish heritage, reinterpreting the necklaces worn by our mothers and grandmothers while creating a new and distinctive talisman.

Functional botanical perfumes are closer to the body, the senses and a sense of wellbeing. Their power lies in consciously crafted scents, compositions of natural oils that engage olfactory memory and influence mood.

Kuczyńska’s designs and fragrances are a fusion of Parisian chic, Italian sensibility and Warsaw eclecticism. Worlds that may seem to have little in common come together to create something entirely new. They are the sum of the designer’s personal experiences and her sensitive observation of the world.

Ania Kuczynska

Rozbrat 28/30, Warsaw