FT TUL students presented a collection created with the support of the InterBridge project at MBPFW

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, we had the opportunity to be at a great moment when the year-long preparations for the clothing collection culminated: a dynamic fashion show by students of the Department of design of the Faculty of Textiles TUL took place at the SaSaZu club in the Holešovice Market area at 1 p.m. This was a block in which students of FT TUL and UMPRUM presented their collection. This year, FT TUL participated in the show at Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week under the auspices of our InterBridge project, with a clothing collection that boldly combined clothing materials and 3D printing. The atmosphere was full of energy - a short but intense show, during which it was clear that the experiment of combining textiles and 3D printing can lead to surprising results.

Our partners from Chemnitz University of Technology - Johannes, Andre and Ricarda - also came to the show, who participated in the clothing collection during the year-long preparations, mainly in the areas of technical support, 3D printing and accessories from 3D printing of ceramics. In addition, colleagues from the Institute of Lightweight Structures explored the possibilities of connecting textiles with 3D printing in the spirit of the development of fiber composites.

The authors of the models shown were students Johana Petráčková, Markéta Kožená, Adam Kristián Uhlíř, Anežka Kabelková, Natália Sojková, Šimon Kubelka and Tamara Koritárová. Lada Mačková (handbags), Tereza Novotná (jewelry) and Mariia Smirnova (hats) also participated in the preparation of the collection in the form of clothing accessories. The collection also included outfits, the authors of which are designers Zuzana Veselá and Kateřina Klozová, who worked with the students all year. Although many more models were created, only a part of them made it to the catwalk.

I must admit that I don't understand fashion very much, so the head of the Department of design, Dr. Drašarová, had to tactfully remind me that fashion shows are not about everyday wearability, but above all about art. Nevertheless, I was personally most enchanted by Anežka Kabelková's models, and at the same time they seemed like something that could easily be included in my wardrobe - perhaps because I love red dresses myself. Her collection was inspired by the culture of the Native American peoples of North America and transferred their elements to a contemporary streetwear form. The strong red, which the author chose as the central color, refers to life energy, blood and sacrifice in Native American symbolism. White, on the other hand, is a symbol of purity and renewal, and dark blue is reminiscent of spirituality and melancholy. Together, these colors create a dramatic contrast that is a visual reminder of the strong emotions associated with the loss of home and identity. In addition, Anežka worked with hand weaving and inserted glass beads from the company Preciosa Ornela into the materials. The result is models that combine historical inspiration with a modern expression.

Adam Kristián Uhlíř went in a completely different direction. His futuristic men's outfit is built on the courage to work with color – a distinctive, almost neon-like pink became the main carrier of the energy of the entire silhouette. However, the key element here is clearly 3D printing: individual plastic fragments create the impression of organic, yet technical “armor” that surrounded the model’s naked body. Thanks to this, the garment acted as a visual manifesto of the connection between humans and digital design. In the context of the show, it was one of the most daring moments: an outfit that could be read as a statement about where clothing design can go when fashion design meets the experimental use of 3D printing.

Each of the authors presented something unique, and together they created a collection that clearly shows why it makes sense to connect science and art. You can see all of our students' models that were presented at the fashion show here.

Hana Křížová