{"id":9627,"date":"2025-05-15T10:17:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=9627"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:17:54","slug":"the-collection-of-associate-professor-dr-kestutis-lekeckas-received-gold-in-pret-a-porter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/the-collection-of-associate-professor-dr-kestutis-lekeckas-received-gold-in-pret-a-porter\/","title":{"rendered":"The collection of associate professor Dr K\u0119stutis Lekeckas received gold in Pret-a-porter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dr K\u0119stutis Lekeckas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are proud of the achievements of Dr K\u0119stutis Lekeckas, Associate Professor of the Arts Academy of the Faculty of Arts and Education of Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution (HEI), designer. The Lithuanian designer won a gold award at the prestigious International Design Awards (IDA), which took place in Norway and brought together creators from more than 30 countries <\/span>around the world<\/span>. The Time Traveler collection was distinguished for its original approach to sustainable fashion, personal identity and stylistic diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sustainable costume idea created by Associate Professor Dr K. Lekeckas has already been evaluated in the 2021 A\u2018 Design Award & Competition, and <\/span>in<\/span> 2022, the fashion house leKeckas was awarded the Designer Clothing Retailer of the Year title at the Baltics Prestige Awards. In the same year, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania granted the designer status of an art creator.<\/span><\/p>\n

About creativity, values \u200b\u200band work with students \u2013 in this interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 You are a visionary of sustainable fashion design and have already won several important awards for your collections. What does this IDA Gold Award mean to you?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 This is a pleasant assessment, once again confirming the expediency of the chosen creative path. It gives me confidence in my <\/span>own<\/span> strength and belief in what I do. However, I do not attach importance to assessments \u2013 the most important thing is that I do what I love.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 The theme of the collection Time <\/span>Traveler<\/span> is very unique. How did its idea come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 My creative direction is constantly related to <\/span>the themes of<\/span> slow fashion, sustainability and personal identity. The initial idea for this collection was different<\/span>, but when<\/span> I started taking photos in a specific context \u2013 among vintage cars and master workshops \u2013 the <\/span>idea<\/span> of \u200b\u200btime travel was born. The contrast between old objects and a modern image became the axis of the collection. Each location became a separate \u2018time stop\u2019. In this way, I sought to reveal the vision of a sustainable costume \u2013 fashion that is independent of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2013 We are used to seeing young models in the fashion industry, but your collection breaks stereotypes. Why did you choose to use recycled materials and an older model?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 This choice is a conscious message. I used leftovers and waste from interstitial materials \u2013 this is a sustainable practice that promotes an understanding of new aesthetics. Choosing an older model is another message: fashion has no age limits. I am convinced that every stage of life can be stylish and creatively expressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 You often talk about design as a social act. How can fashion change society?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Fashion is a reflection of society. Designers, in a certain sense, shape the cultural and social field. It is <\/span>very important<\/span> to show that there is no single rule \u2013 everyone can find the right stylistic direction for themselves. There are no frames or restrictions \u2013 everyone <\/span>is free to<\/span> choose what best reflects them.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Society is increasingly turning to the importance of sustainability. How do you think the attitude towards sustainable fashion is changing in Lithuania and Europe?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Awareness is growing. More and more people are choosing responsibly, but, of course, there are also practical aspects \u2013 price, availability, deadlines. This sometimes becomes a higher priority than values.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 In the field of creativity, not only is knowledge important, but also the ability to find your <\/span>own<\/span> unique path. What do you aim to convey to students at the Academy of Arts?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Many things, from fashion history to the development of creative ideas. <\/span>I think<\/span> the most important thing is to be open, try a lot and not be afraid to experiment. Only in this way can you refine your <\/span>own<\/span> image as a creator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photos: Dr K. Lekeckas’ personal archive and Migl\u0117 Golubickait\u0117<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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