THE DESIGNER
Viktoria Marchev, New-York based Hungarian native fashion designer launched her brand mainly focusing on women’s swimwear. Since 2014 she has been experimenting with new technologies and she has created molded pieces of silicone rubber, a versatile material that supports her sci-fi ambience concepts.
. . . collection celebrating summer brights, with a noticeable signature style. The quirky pop-culture references blend seamlessly with fitted, structured styles . . .
(VOGUE Business, Anusha Couttigane on S/S2024 ‘YOLO..THIS TIME’, showcased at LFW, February, 2024)
‘VIKTORIA MARCHEV - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation . . . VIKTORIA MARCHEV's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence.’
(Designers.org on S/S2019 ‘SPLASH’ collection, January, 2024)
‘Renowned designer Viktoria Marchev has taken the fashion world by storm with her innovative SS2019 Splash Silicone Rubber Clothing collection.’
(Design Radiant Magazine on S/S2019 ‘SPLASH’ collection, October, 2023)
‘…show yesterday was absolutely sensational, ... loved the mix of colour and texture to create some truly unique pieces…’
(Senior Executive, Classified, BRITISH VOGUE on S/S2024 ‘YOLO..THIS TIME’ LFW Runway show, September, 2023)
‘Your achievement in the Trend category not only emphasizes your commitment to excellence but also showcases your innovative and forward-thinking approach to design.’
(Kyoto Global Design Awards, personal e-mail announcing the designer as a Winner in the Trend Category, November, 2023)
‘The Designer who brought extraterrestrial flair to NYFW with molded pieces of silicone’
(KAYGOD Magazine on F/W2019 ‘POSSESSION’ NYFW Runway show, February, 2019)
Viktoria Tisza (The designer’s maiden name) showcased originality and unique silhouettes construed from the “norm” and transformed into ‘art-fashion’. This collection was highly appealing in terms of visual satisfaction – it hit all the right notions.
(The Knockturnal on S/S2019 ‘SPLASH’ NYFW Runway Show September, 2018)
COLLECTIONS
F/W 2022 ME 10 (ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION)
AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS
Design Skill Awards Platinum Winner in Custom & Unique Fashion Design Category 2024
Kyoto Global Design Awards Winner in Trend Category 2023
Member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Conscious Fashion + Lifestyle Network 2022
A’ Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Silver Award 2021
CAAFD (Council of Aspiring American Designers) Emerging Designers’ Award 2019
EXHIBITIONS
Silicone capsule collection showcase at The Museum of Science-Fiction (MOSF), Washington, DC, 2021
S/S 2019 ‘SPLASH’ London Fashion Week exhibition at Bureau Seutail Showroom , September, 2018
EXPLORE
At Fashion Community Week San Francisco on March 16th, 2024, Photography: Ed Jay Photography
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Lorius Magazine cover, April, New York City, NY/USA
2024 L’Officiel India, Sara Ishag, April
2024 HARPER’S Bazaar Vietnam, Sara Ishag, March
2023 The W, Christmas Gift Guide, print, December, GLASGOW/UK
RUNWAY
March 2024 Fashion Community Week San Francisco F/W 2024 ‘LOVE ADDICTION’
September 2023 London Fashion Week with Oxford Fashion Studio S/S 2024 ‘YOLO…THIS TIME’
October 2022 Fashion Community Week San Francisco S/S 2023 ‘PINK FLOW’
February 2022 Paris Fashion Week with Flying Solo NYC F/W 2022 ‘ME’
September 2021 Millenial Merch Fashion Show S/S 2022 ‘CAMOUFLAGE’
September 2018 Fashion Community Week San Francisco S/S 2019 ‘SPLASH’
September 2018 New York Fashion Week with Oxford Fashion Studio S/S 2019 ‘SPLASH’
March 2018 Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2018 ‘IN THE COCOON’
March 2017 Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2017 ‘THE TIE’
September 2016 Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2017 ‘SKIN DEEP’
CELEBRITIES
2024 Sara Ishag, model wears F/W2017 ‘THE TIE’ (updated in 2021) wool dress for L’OFFICIEL India
2024 Sara Ishag, model wears F/W2017 ‘THE TIE’ (updated in 2021) wool dress for HARPER’S BAZAAR Vietnam
2023 Emley Brooks, pop singer, songwriter wears F/W 2017 ‘THE TIE’ (updated in 2021) wool dress for HARPER’S BAZAAR Vietnam
2023 Maureen Wroblewitz, Asia’s Next Top Model Winner wears F/W2022 ‘ME’ black petal dress for HARPER’S BAZAAR Vietnam
2023 Mel 4Ever, musician wears S/S2023 ‘PINK FLOW’ transparent skirt for LADYGUNN Magazine interview